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Crankshaft Main Bearing






CRANKSHAFT MAIN BEARING








Tighten bolts marked with b or 6 using the following three step method, in the sequence shown:
Tighten all bolts 15 Nm (11 ft. lbs.)
Tighten all bolts 27 Nm (20 ft. lbs.)
Tighten all bolts additional 45°.

Tighten bolts marked with M using the following three step method, in the sequence shown:
Tighten all bolts 15 Nm (11 ft. lbs.)
Tighten all bolts 45 Nm (33 ft. lbs.)
Tighten all bolts additional 45°.








Main Bearing Diametrical Clearance 0.028 - 0.048 mm (0.0011 - 0.0018 in.)
Main Bearing Diametrical Clearance (Max) (0.058 mm 90.0022 in.)