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Crankshaft Main Bearing

Main bearings
Clearance to crankshaft-desired; 0.025-0.045 mm (0.0009-0.0017 inch)
Clearance to crankshaft-allowable; 0.025-0.050 mm (0.0009-0.0019 inch)
Bearing wall thickness-grade 1; 2.497 mm (0.0983 inch)
Bearing wall thickness-grade 2 (0.250 mm Undersize-Add 0.12 mm to standard or grade 2 thickness.); 2.501 mm (0.0985 inch)
Bearing wall thickness-grade 3; 2.505 mm (0.0986 inch)

Torque Specifications
For specifications regarding Main Bearing Cap bolts, refer to service procedure. Assembly (1 - 50)