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Crankshaft Main Bearing

Main bearing cap
16 point head
1st 61 Nm (622 kgf-cm, 45 ft lb)
2nd Turn 90°





12 mm head 26 Nm (262 kgf-cm, 19 ft lb)





Crankshaft oil clearance
Standard 0.026 to 0.047 mm (0.00102 to 0.00185 in.)
Maximum 0.050 mm (0.00197 in.)

Main bearing wall thickness