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Crankshaft Main Bearing

Crankshaft
Main bearing bore inside diameter 85.99-86.01 mm (3.3854-3.3862 in)
Main bearing journal diameter
Standard size 80.9873-81.0127 mm (3.188-3.150 in)
0.254 mm (0.010 in) undersize 80.7333-80.7587 mm (3.178-3.140 in)
0.508 mm (0.020 in) undersize 80.4793-80.5047 mm (3.168-3.130 in)
0.762 mm (0.030 in) undersize 80.2253-80.2507 mm (3.158-3.120 in)
Main bearing journal-to-cylinder block clearance 0.020-0.086 mm (0.008-0.0034 in)
Crankshaft maximum end play 0.508 mm (0.020 in)

Lower Crankcase Mounting Bolts
Discard the bolts.

To prevent engine damage, make sure that the longer main cap bolts (M14 x 2 x 127) are installed inboard and the shorter bolts (M14 x 2 x 114) are installed outboard.

Stage 1 122 Nm (90 lb-ft).
Stage 2 163 Nm (120 lb-ft).
Stage 3 231 Nm (170 lb-ft).