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Crankshaft Main Bearing

Crankshaft
Main bearing journal
Diameter 67.481-67.505 mm (2.6568-2.6576 inch)
Maximum taper 0.004 mm (0.0002 inch)
Maximum out-of-round 0.0075 mm (0.0003 inch) between cross sections
Clearance-to-cylinder block 0.048-0.024 mm (0.0019-0.0009 inch)
Connecting rod journal
Diameter 53.003-52.983 mm (2.0867-2.0859 inch)
Maximum taper 0.004 mm (0.0002 inch)
Maximum out-of-round 0.0075 mm (0.0003 inch) between cross sections
Maximum end play 0.075-0.377 mm (0.0030-0.0148 inch)
Main bearing bore inside diameter 72.400-72.424 mm (2.850-2.851 inch)

Vertical Main Bearing Cap Fasteners
Discard the fasteners.





First pass 40 Nm (30 lb-ft).
Final pass Tighten an additional 90°

Main Bearing Side Bolts
Discard the bolts.





First pass 30 Nm (22 lb-ft).
Final pass Tighten an additional 90°

Crankshaft Main Bearing Codes