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Crankshaft Main Bearing

Vertical Main Bearing Cap Fasteners





First pass 40 Nm (30 ft. lbs).
Final pass Tighten 90°

Side Bolts





First pass 30 Nm (22 ft. lbs).
Final pass Tighten 90°

Crankshaft
Main bearing journal
Diameter 67.482-67.504 mm (2.6568-2.6576 inch)
Maximum taper (straightness) 0.004 mm (0.0002 inch)
Maximum out-of-round 0.0075 mm (0.0003 inch) between cross sections
Journal-to-cylinder block clearance 0.048-0.024 mm (0.0019-0.0009 inch)
Main bearing bore inside diameter 72.400-72.424 mm (2.850-2.851 inch)