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Crankshaft Main Bearing

Jack screws
The jack screws are a part of the main bearing cap assembly, and are screwed into the main caps, not the cylinder block.
Stage 1 5 Nm (44.6 in.lb)
Stage 2 9-11 Nm (80-97 in.lb)
Main bearing cap bolts Stage 1 40 Nm (30 ft.lb)
Stage 2 Additional 90 degrees
Cross bolts Stage 1 10 Nm (89.2 in.lb)
Stage 2 19-23 Nm (14-17 ft.lb)
Crankshaft journal-to-main bearing clearance 0.066-0.024 mm
Main bearing bore diameter 72.40-42.424 mm