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Crankshaft Main Bearing

Crankshaft Main Bearing Cap Bolts
Please refer to Cylinder Block Installation for tightening sequence and specifications. Installation

Crankshaft Bearing Thickness (At Center)

#1, #2, #3, #4
Standard size 2.495 - 2.513 mm (0.0982 - 0.0989 in)
0.03 mm (0.0012 in) US 2.519 - 2.522 mm (0.0992 - 0.0993 in)
0.05 mm (0.0020 in) US 2.529 - 2.532 mm (0.0996 - 0.0997 in)
0.25 mm (0.0098 in) US 2.629 - 2.632 mm (0.1035 - 0.1036 in)

#5
Standard size 2.493 - 2.511 mm (0.0981 - 0.0989 in)
0.03 mm (0.0012 in) US 2.517 - 2.520 mm (0.0991 - 0.0992 in)
0.05 mm (0.0020 in) US 2.527 - 2.530 mm (0.0995 - 0.0996 in)
0.25 mm (0.0098 in) US 2.627 - 2.630 mm (0.1034 - 0.1035 in)

Main Bearing Size Codes





Crankshaft Specifications





Crankshaft Thrust Clearance Standard 0.130 - 0.308 mm (0.00512 - 0.01213 in)

Crankshaft Oil Clearance Standard 0.013 - 0.031 mm (0.00051 - 0.00122 in)