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Crankshaft Main Bearing

Cylinder Block Connecting Bolts
Please refer to Cylinder Block Removal and Installation for tightening specifications and sequence. Service and Repair

Main Journal Size Mark





Bearing Size (Thickness at Center)
#1, #3
Standard 1.998 - 2.015 mm (0.0787 - 0.0793 in)
0.03 mm (0.0012 in) US 2.017 - 2.020 mm (0.0794 - 0.0795 in)
0.05 mm (0.0020 in) US 2.027 - 2.030 mm (0.0798 - 0.0799 in)
0.25 mm (0.0098 in) US 2.127 - 2.130 mm (0.0837 - 0.0839 in)
#2, #4, #5
Standard 2.000 - 2.017 mm (0.0787 - 0.0794 in)
0.03 mm (0.0012 in) US 2.019 - 2.022 mm (0.0795 - 0.0796 in)
0.05 mm (0.0020 in) US 2.029 - 2.032 mm (0.0799 - 0.0800 in)
0.25 mm (0.0098 in) US 2.129 - 2.132 mm (0.0838 - 0.0839 in)

Thrust Clearance Standard 0.030 - 0.115 mm (0.0012 - 0.0045 in)

Oil Clearance Standard 0.010 - 0.030 mm (0.0004 - 0.0012 in)

Crankshaft Dimensions