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Main Bearing Bore Dimensions and Cap Torque

THRUST BEARING (CRANKSHAFT END PLAY) SPECIFICATIONS
Standard Value 0.05-0.25 mm (0.0020-0.0098 inch)
Wear Limit 0.30 mm (0.0120 inch)

OIL CLEARANCE SPECIFICATION
Standard Value 0.02-0.048 mm (0.0008-0.0019 inch)
Wear Limit 0.10 mm (0.0040 inch)

TIGHTENING SPECIFICATIONS
Bearing Cap Bolts 75-85 Nm (750-850 kg. cm, 55-61 ft. lbs.)

NOTE: Tighten evenly in 4 to 5 stages.

BEARINGS FOR SERVICE (UNDERSIZE)
1st Undersize 0.25 mm (0.0100 inch)
2nd Undersize 0.50 mm (0.2000 inch)
3rd Undersize 0.75 mm (0.0300 inch)