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Crankshaft Main Bearing


























Intermediate section
Tighten the screws in sequence from the centre and outwards.
Stage 1 M10 20 Nm
Stage 2 M10 45 Nm
Stage 3 M8 24 Nm
Stage 4 M7 17 Nm
Stage 5 M10 90°

Main bearing axial clearance.....mm 0,08 - 0,27

Main bearing classes








1. Classification cylinder block
2. Classification crankshaft
3. Cylinder block
4. Intermediate section
5. Main bearing
6. Throw-out bearing
7. Thickness