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Crankshaft Main Bearing






Bearing Cap Bolt





Tighten the bolts in the sequence shown.
Tightening torque 25 ± 2 Nm (18 ± 1 ft-lb)
In sequence, tighten an additional 90 degrees

Crankshaft Bearing Codes













For example, if the crankshaft journal outside diameter identification mark is "0" and cylinder block bearing bore identification mark is "1," select a bearing whose identification mark is "2" for number 1, 2, 4 and 5, and a bearing whose identification mark is "1" for number 3.
If there is no identification mark on the crankshaft, measure the journal outside diameter and select a bearing appropriate for the measured value.

Crankshaft End Play
Standard value 0.05 - 0.25 mm (0.002 - 0.009 inch)
Limit 0.40 mm (0.015 inch)

Crankshaft Journal Oil Clearance (Plastigage Method)
Standard value
Number 1, 2, 4 0.018 - 0.036 mm (0.0007 - 0.0014 inch)
Number 3 0.024 - 0.042 mm (0.0009 - 0.0017 inch)
Limit 0.1 mm (0.003 inch)