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Crankshaft Main Bearing





Main Journal





Crank Pin





Lower Main Bearing Tightening Sequence

1. Tighten the bolts in the order indicated
Tightening torque: 37 - 43 Nm (3.7 - 4.4 kgf-m, 27 - 31 ft. lbs.)
2. Tighten the bolts by turning each 85° - 95° in the sequence as indicated





Bearing Size Chart

Main Journal Oil Clearance
Standard clearance: 0.025 - 0.050 mm (0.0010 - 0.00109 inch)





Main Bearing Selection Table





Example Of Main Bearing Selection