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Crankshaft Main Bearing

MAIN BEARING





Crankshaft Main Bearing Cap - Bolts 41 Nm + 1/4 turn (30 ft.lbs. + 1/4 turn)
Crankshaft Main Bearing Cap Cross Bolts (3.8L) 61 Nm (45 ft.lbs.)

Main Bearing Diametrical Clearance 1-2-3-4 0.011-0.055 mm (0.0005-0.0022 in.)
Wear Limit 0.076 mm (0.003 in.)

Bearing shells are available in standard and the following undersizes: 0.025 mm (0.001 in.) and 0.254 mm (0.010 in).