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Crankshaft Main Bearing






Bearing Cap Bolts

Tightening Sequence





First 24 ± 2 Nm (18 ± 1 ft-lb)
Second Tighten each bolt 90° in sequence

Crankshaft End Play
Standard value 0.05 - 0.25 mm (0.002 - 0.009 inch)
Limit 0.3 mm (0.01 inch)

Crankshaft Journal Oil Clearance

No. 1 and 4
Standard value 0.018 - 0.038 mm (0.0008 - 0.0014 inch)
Limit 0.1 mm (0.004 inch)
No. 2 and 3
Standard value 0.024 - 0.044 mm (0.0010 - 0.0017 inch)
Limit 0.1 mm (0.004 inch)


Crankshaft Bearing Codes

Upper






If the upper crankshaft bearing is replaced, select based on the identification mark of cylinder block (illustrated) and the table shown below






The upper crankshaft bearing has the identification mark on the location shown in the illustration






Lower







If the lower crankshaft bearing is replaced, select based on the identification mark of crankshaft (illustrated) and the table shown below







The lower crankshaft bearing has the identification mark on the location shown in the illustration