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Crankshaft Main Bearing

M8 main bearing cap side bolts (1-10)






Tighten the M8 bolts (1-5)
first pass in sequence to 20 Nm (15 lb ft)
final pass in sequence to 30 Nm (22 lb ft)

Tighten the M8 bolts (6-10)
first pass in sequence to 20 Nm (15 lb ft)
final pass in sequence to 30 Nm (22 lb ft)

M10 bearing cap bolts






Crankshaft Bearing Cap M10 Bolts
First Pass in Sequence 20 Nm (15 lb ft)
Final Pass in Sequence 80 degrees

Crankshaft Bearing Cap M10 Studs
First Pass in Sequence 20 Nm (15 lb ft)
Final Pass in Sequence 51 degrees

Crankshaft Main Bearing Clearance
Production 0.02-0.052 mm (0.0008-0.0021 in)
Service 0.02-0.065 mm (0.0008-0.0025 in)

Crankshaft Main Bearing Bore Diameter 69.871-69.889 mm (2.75-2.751 in)
Crankshaft Main Bearing Bore Out-of-Round 0.006 mm (0.0002 in)