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Crankshaft Main Bearing

Main bearing journal diameter 62.968-62.992 mm (2.467-2.479 in)
Main bearing journal maximum taper 0.008 mm (0.0003 in)
Main bearing journal maximum out-of-round 0.006 mm (0.0002 in)
Main bearing journal-to-cylinder block Clarence 0.024-0.046 mm (0.0009-0.0018 in) (select fit bearings)

Main Bearing Size Chart






Main Bearing Torque






CAUTION:Fasteners No. 5 through 8 are studs. Fasteners No. 18 through 22 are M8 x 1.25 mm x 79.3 mm (0.05 in x 3.12 in) bolts. Fasteners No. 1 through 4, 17 are M8 x 1.25 mm x 96 mm (0.05 in x 3.75 in) bolts. Fasteners 9 through 12 are M10 x 1.5 mm x 106.8 mm (0.06 in x 4.20 in) /M8 x 1.25 mm x 21.5 mm (0.05 in x 0.84 in) studs. Fasteners 13 through 16 are M10 x 1.5 mm x 106.5 mm (0.06 in x 4.17 in) bolts. The bolts and studs must be installed in the correct position or engine damage can result.

Position the lower cylinder block and install the new bolts and new studs.

- Tighten the bolts and studs in the sequence shown in 4 stages.
- Stage 1: Tighten fasteners 1 through 8 to 25 Nm {2.5 kgf-m, 18 ft-lbf}.
- Stage 2: Tighten fasteners 9 through 16 to 40 Nm {4.1 kgf-m, 30 ft-lbf}.
- Stage 3: Tighten fasteners 1 through 16 an additional 90 degrees.
- Stage 4: Tighten fasteners 17 through 22 to 25 Nm {2.5 kgf-m, 18 ft-lbf}.