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Crankshaft Main Bearing

Crankshaft Main Bearing

Tighten all bolts in the numerical order as shown in the figure.
Tightening torque 12 Nm (1.2 kgf-m, 8.9 ft-lb)





Retighten all bolts in the numerical order as shown in the figure.
Tightening torque 18 Nm (1.8 kgf-m, 13.3 ft-lb)





Tighten all bolts by 90° in numerical order as shown in the figure.





Install the upper bolt to cylinder block.
Tightening torque 25 Nm (2.5 kgf-m, 18.4 ft-lb)

Main Bearing Size Codes





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

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

Crankshaft Dimensions