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Crankshaft Main Bearing






Bearing Cap Bolts





Tightening torque 25 ± 2 Nm (18 ± 1 ft-lb)
In sequence, tighten an additional 90°

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)

Crankshaft End Play
Standard Value 0.05 - 0.25 mm (0.002 - 0.009 in)
Limit 0.40 (0.015 in)

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.