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Crankshaft Main Bearing

Main bearing cap x Cylinder block sub-assembly





16 pointed head 1st 61 Nm (622 kgf-cm 45 ft.-lbf)
2nd Turn 90°





14 mm head 52 Nm (525 kgf-cm 38 ft.-lbf)

Tighten the main bearing cap bolts in several steps

Crankshaft oil clearance

Standard 0.026 to 0.047 mm (0.0010 to 0.0019 in.)
Maximum 0.050 mm (0.0020 in.)