Crankshaft Main Bearing: Specifications

Crankshaft Bearing





Tighten the bearing cap bolts to specified torque in the sequence shown in the illustration.
Tightening torque 24 ± 2 Nm (18 ± 1 ft-lb)





Make a paint mark on the head of each bolt.

CAUTION:
^ When the tightening angle is smaller than the specified tightening angle, the appropriate tightening capacity cannot be secured.
^ When the tightening angle is larger than the specified tightening angle, remove the bolt to start from the beginning again according to the procedure.

Make a paint mark on the bearing cap 90° from the paint mark made on the bolt, in the direction of tightening the bolt.
6Turn each bolt 90° in the tightening sequence specified in step 2, and make sure that the paint marks on the bolt and cap are aligned.

Check the end play. If it exceeds the limit value, replace the thrust bearing.
Standard value 0.05 - 0.25 mm (0.002 - 0.009 inch)
Limit 0.3 mm (0.01 inch)