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Crankshaft Main Bearing

Crankshaft
Main bearing journal diameter 67.482-67.504 mm (2.6568-2.6576 inch)
Main bearing journal maximum taper (straightness) 0.004 mm (0.0002 inch)
Main bearing journal maximum out-of-round between cross sections 0.0075 mm (0.0003 inch)
Main bearing journal-to-cylinder block clearance 0.048-0.024 mm (0.0019-0.0009 inch)
Connecting rod journal diameter 53.003-52.983 mm (2.0867-2.0859 inch)
Connecting rod journal maximum taper 0.004 mm (0.0002 inch)
Connecting rod journal maximum out-of-round between cross sections 0.0075 mm (0.0003 inch)
Crankshaft maximum end play 0.075-0.377 mm (0.0030-0.0148 inch)





Crankshaft Vertical Main Bearing Cap
Install the main bearing cap fasteners and tighten in the sequence shown.
Tighten to 40 Nm (30 ft. lbs.).
Tighten an additional 90 degrees.





Crankshaft Horizontal Main Bearing Cap
Install the side bolts and tighten them in the sequence shown.
Tighten to 30 Nm (22 ft. lbs.).
Tighten an additional 90 degrees.