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Crankshaft Main Bearing



Torque 54-58 Nm (40-43 ft lbs)
Main Bearing Thickness
Standard 2.500-2.550 mm (0.0985-0.1003 in)
0.25 mm undersize 2.625-2.675 mm (0.1034-0.1053 in)
0.50 mm undersize 2.750-2.800 mm (0.0183-0.1102 in)
0.75 mm undersize 2.875-2.925 mm (0.1132-0.1151 in)

Main Journal Oil Clearance
Standard 0.018-0.036 mm (0.0008-0.0014 in)
Minimum 0.10 mm (0.004 in)

Main Bearing Cap Disassembly Sequence:






Main Bearing Cap Assembly Sequence: