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Crankshaft, Engine


Main bearing clearance
Standard 0.035 - 0.045 (0.0014 - 0.0018)
Limit 0.065 (0.0026)

Main bearing cap bolts
Step 1 32 - 38 Nm
Step 2 90 - 95°






Tightening Sequence
Tighten all bolts to 32 to 38 Nm (3.3 to 3.9 kg-m, 24 to 28 ft. lbs.).
Turn all bolts 90 to 95 degrees clockwise with angle wrench.