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Crankshaft Main Bearing

Engine M96/01








Crankshaft, bearing housing, crankcase
Screws, bearing housing M9 x 129
Initial tightening 25 Nm (19 ft. lbs.)
Final tightening 1 x 90° turn

M96/79 Engine - GT3








Crankcase bolts M10 x 1.25 50 Nm (37 ft. lbs.)

M96/03 Engine








Bearing housing bolts:
initial tightening + final tightening M9 x 127 25 Nm (19 ft. lbs.) + 90° torque angle