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Crankshaft Main Bearing










Main bearing cap





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

12 mm head 26 Nm (265 kgf-cm, 19 ft lb)

Main bearing oil clearence

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

Main bearing








Crankshaft main journal diameter





Standard upper bearing center wall thickness (No. 1 and No. 4 journal)





Standard lower bearing center wall thickness (No. 1 and No. 4 journal)





Standard upper bearing center wall thickness (No. 2 and No. 3 journal)





Standard lower bearing center wall thickness (No. 2 and No. 3 journal)