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Crankshaft Main Bearing






Crankshaft Bearing Cap Bolts





First 26.5 ± 2.0 Nm (20 ± 1 ft-lb) in sequence
Second Tighten 45° in sequence

Crankshaft End Play
Standard value 0.05 - 0.25 mm (0.002 - 0.010 inch)
Limit 0.4 mm (0.016 inch)

Crankshaft Journal Oil Clearance

Standard value 0.012 - 0.030 mm (0.0005 - 0.0012 inch)
Limit 0.08 mm (0.0031 inch)

Crankshaft Bearing Size Codes

Upper









When replacing the crankshaft bearing upper, select a bearing with the size corresponding to the crankshaft journal diameter in the table below.
The crankshaft bearing upper has an identification mark at the illustrated position.





Lower









When replacing the crankshaft bearing lower, select a bearing with the size corresponding to the crankshaft journal diameter in the table below.
The crankshaft bearing lower has an identification mark at the illustrated position.