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Crankshaft Main Bearing

Main Bolt Torque Sequence:






TIGHTENING SPECIFICATIONS
Tighten the main bearing cap bolts in sequence (see image) in two steps:
First Step 25 Nm (18 ft. lbs.)
Second Step 51 Nm (38 ft. lbs.)

DIMENSIONS
Oil Clearance:
Standard (New):
No. 1, 5 Journals 0.018-0.036 mm (0.007-0.0014 inch)
No. 2, 3, 4 Journals 0.024-0.042 mm (0.0009-0.0017 inch)
Service Limit 0.05 mm (0.002 inch)