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Crankshaft Main Bearing

Cylinder Block
Main Bearing Bore I.D. 64.068-64.082 mm (2.522 4-2.522 inches)
Main Bearing Shell Thickness 4.030-4.037 mm (0.1587-0.1589 inches)
Main Bearing I.D. 56.035-56.065 mm (2.2061-2.2073 inches)

Crankshaft
Main Bearing Clearance 0.031-0.067 mm (0.0012-0.0026 inches)
Main Bearing Bore I.D. 64.068-64.082 mm (2.522 4-2.522 inches)
Main Bearing Shell Thickness 4.030-4.037 mm (0.1587-0.1589 inches)
Main Bearing I.D. 56.035-56.065 mm (2.2061-2.2073 inches)

TORQUE SEQUENCE

MAIN BEARING CAPS





IMPORTANT: Always use new crankshaft bearing bolts.

^ Install and tighten crankshaft bearing bolts using tightening sequence.
Crankshaft Bearing Cap Initial Torque (Lower Crankcase-to-Block Bolts): 20 N.m (15 ft. lbs.) + 70 degrees