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Crankshaft Main Bearing

Fastener Tightening Specifications





Crankshaft Bearing Cap Bolts - inner Bolts - First Pass; 20 Nm (15 ft. lbs.)
Crankshaft Bearing Cap Bolts - inner Bolts - Final Pass; 80 degrees
Crankshaft Bearing Cap Bolts - Outer Bolts - First Pass; 20 Nm (15 ft. lbs.)
Crankshaft Bearing Cap Bolts - Outer Bolts - Final Pass; 51 degrees
Crankshaft Bearing Cap Side Bolts 25 Nm (18 ft. lbs.)

Engine Mechanical Specifications
Crankshaft Main Bearing Clearance - Production; 0.02-0.052 mm (0.0008-0.0021 inch)
Crankshaft Main Bearing Clearance - Service; 0.02-0.065 mm (0.0008-0.0025 inch)