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Crankshaft Main Bearing

Main bearing bore inside diameter 68.905 mm (2.713 in.), 68.885 mm (2.712 in.)
Main bearing journal diameter (journals 1, 2,3) 63.978-63.998 mm (2.5188-2.5196 in.)
Main bearing journal maximum taper 0.016 mm (0.0006 in.) diameter or 0.008 mm (0.0003 in.) radius MAX between any 2
Main bearing journal maximum out-of-round 0.0008 mm MAX in 45 degrees, 0.016 mm (0.006 in.) TOTAL
Main bearing journal-to-cylinder block clearance - desired 0.025-0.035 mm (0.001-0.0014 in.)
Main bearing journal-to-cylinder block clearance - allowable 0.013-0.058 mm (0.0005-0.0023 in.)

Main Bearing Cap





Tighten in 2 stages:
Stage 1 55 Nm (41 ft. lbs.).
Stage 2 Rotate an additional 90 degrees.