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Crankshaft Main Bearing

CRANKSHAFT MAIN BEARING





Main Bearing Cap - Bolts M-12 28 Nm + 90° Turn (21 ft. lbs. + 90° Turn)

Crossbolts M-8 21.5 Nm (16 ft. lbs.).

NOTE: The main cap crossbolts are torqued after final torque of the main cap bolts. Always use a new washer/seal on crossbolts.

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

MAIN BEARING SELECTION CHART - 5.7 - 6.1L