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Crankshaft Main Bearing

Main Bearing Journal Diameter 67.483-67.503 mm
Main Bearing Bore Diameter 72.40-72.424 mm
Main Bearing Journal Diameter Maximum Out-of-Round 0.075 mm between cross sections
Main Bearing Journal Diameter Maximum Taper (Straightness) 0.004 mm
Runout FIM of Center Journals When Located on Front and Rear Journal 0.05 mm (3 places)
Crankshaft Journal to Main Bearing Clearance 0.066-0.024 mm
Jack Screws
The jack screws are a part of the main bearing cap assembly, and are screwed into the main caps, not the cylinder block.
Stage 1 5 Nm (44.6 in.lb)
Stage 2 9-11 Nm (80-97 in.lb)
Main Bearing Cap Cross Bolts Stage 1 10 Nm (89.2 in.lb)
Stage 2 19-23 Nm (14-17 ft.lb)
Main Bearing Cap Bolts Stage 1 40 Nm (30 ft.lb)
Stage 2 Additional 90 degrees