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Crankshaft Main Bearing

CRANKSHAFT MAIN BEARING

Bearing Clearance 0.002 - 0.046 mm (0.00008 - 0.0018 in.)
Bearing Clearance 0.006 - 0.044 mm (0.0002 - 0.0011 in.)

MAIN BEARING SELECTION











MAIN BEARING CAP






Hand tighten bolts 1D,1G and 1F until the bedplate contacts the block.
Tighten bolts 1A - 1J 54 Nm (40 ft. lbs.)
Tighten bolts 1 - 8 7 Nm (62 in. lbs.)
Turn bolts 1 - 8 an additional 90 °
Tighten bolts A - E 27 Nm ( 20 ft. lbs.)