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Main Bearing Cap Torque

Crankshaft Main Bearing




Bearing Clearances




Standard Main Bearing Thickness




Undersize Main Bearing Thickness




Main Bearing Locations










Main Bearing Identification




Crankshaft Main Bearing Cap Loosening Sequence


Note: Remove bolts gradually in two or three stages.





Crankshaft Main Bearing Cap Tightening Sequence


Note: Tighten bolts gradually in two or three stages.


Tightening Torque
Main Bearing Cap 46 - 56 Nm. (4.7 - 5.7 kg-m, 34 - 41 ft. lb.)