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Crankshaft Main Bearing

Main bearing caps





Bolts (1-10) first pass 20 Nm (15 lb ft)
Bolts (1-10) final pass 80 degrees
Studs (11-20) first pass 20 Nm (15 lb ft)
Studs (11-20) final pass 51 degrees





Bolts (1-5) first pass 20 Nm (15 lb ft)
Bolts (1-5) final pass 30 Nm (22 lb ft)
Bolts (6-10) first pass 20 Nm (15 lb ft)
Bolts (6-10) final pass 30 Nm (22 lb ft)

Crankshaft Main Bearing Clearance - Production 0.02-0.052 mm (0.0008-0.0021 in)
Crankshaft Main Bearing Clearance - Service 0.02-0.065 mm (0.0008-0.0025 in)

Crankshaft Main Bearing Bore Diameter 69.871-69.889 mm (2.75-2.751 in)
Crankshaft Main Bearing Bore Out-of-Round 0.006 mm (0.0002 in)