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Crankshaft Main Bearing

Main bearing journal diameter - 1, 2, 3 63.983-64.003 mm (2.5190-2.5198 inch)
Main bearing journal maximum taper 0.008 mm (0.0003 inch) per 25 mm (1 inch)
Main bearing journal maximum out-of-round 0.008 mm (0.0003 inch) maximum in 45 degrees, 0.015 mm (0.0006 inch) total
Main bearing journal-to-cylinder block clearance - desired 0.025-0.035 mm (0.001-0.0014 inch)
Main bearing journal-to-cylinder block clearance - allowable 0.013-0.058 mm (0.0005-0.0023 inch)

Tighten the bearing cap bolts in 2 stages.
Stage 1 55 Nm (41 ft. lbs.)
Stage 2 additional 90 degrees