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Crankshaft Main Bearing

CRANKSHAFT MAIN BEARING





Tighten main bearing cap bolts to 13 Nm ( 10 ft. lbs.) in the sequence shown.
Tighten main bearing cap bolts to 27 Nm ( 20 ft. lbs.) in the sequence shown.
Rotate main cap bolts an additional 90° in the sequence shown.





Install the crossbolts with new seal washer. Starting with crossbolt A,
Tighten crossbolt to 28 Nm ( 21 ft. lbs.).
Repeat crossbolt tightening procedure.

Bearing Clearance 0.023 - 0.051 mm (0.0009 - 0.002 in)

MAIN BEARING SELECTION CHART - 5.7L