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Crankshaft Main Bearing






Crankshaft

Bolt

40 Nm + 90° (1/4) additional turn.

Always replace.

Fully threaded.

Tighten to 40 Nm (but not any further) to measure the radial play in the crankshaft.

Axial play new: 0.07 - 0.21 mm

Wear limit: 0.30 mm

Measure radial clearance using Plastigage.

New: 0.023 - 0.043 mm wear limit: 0.07 mm

Do not rotate the crankshaft when measuring the radial play.






Crankshaft Dimensions

(Dimensions are in mm)