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Crankshaft Main Bearing

Crankshaft Main Bearing
Journal
Diameter 67.483-67.503 mm (2.6568-2.6576 inch)
Maximum taper 0.004 mm (0.0002 inch)
Maximum-out-of-round 0.0075 mm (0.0003 inch) between cross sections
Journal-to-cylinder block clearance 0.066-0.024 mm (0.0259-0.0009 inch)
Main bearing bore inside diameter 72.40-72.424 mm (2.8504-2.8513 inch)

Jack Screws





First pass 5 Nm (44 inch lbs.)
Final pass 10 Nm (89 inch lbs.)

Lower Bolts





First pass 10 Nm (89 inch lbs.)
Final pass 21 Nm (15 ft. lbs.)

Side Bolts





First pass 40 Nm (30 ft. lbs.)
Final pass Tighten 90°

Main Bearing Size Codes








Crankshaft Pulley Bolt
First pass 90 Nm (66 ft. lbs.)
Second pass Loosen the bolt
Third pass 50 Nm (37 ft. lbs.)
Final pass Tighten 90°

Jack Screws





First pass 5 Nm (44 inch lbs.)
Final pass 10 Nm (89 inch lbs.)

Lower Bolts





First pass 10 Nm (89 inch lbs.)
Final pass 21 Nm (15 ft. lbs.)

Side Bolts





First pass 40 Nm (30 ft. lbs.)
Final pass Tighten 90°

Main Bearing Size Codes