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Crankshaft Main Bearing




Crankshaft bearing Specifications

Crankshaft bearing






Main Bearing Cap Torque and Sequence
Tighten the bearing cap bolts in sequence, to 29 N-m (3.0 kgf-m, 22 lbf-ft).



Tighten the bearing cap bolts an additional 48 °.



Tighten the 8 mm bolts in sequence to 22 N-m (2.2 kgf-m, 16 lbf-ft).





Main Bearing Selection




Crankshaft Bore Code Location







Main Journal Code Location




Bearing Table K24Z2 engine




Bearing Table K24Z3 engine