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Crankshaft Main Bearing

Crankshaft Main Bearing

Main Bearing Journal Diameter 64.988 - 65.012 mm (2.5585 - 2.5595 in.)
Bearing Clearance 0.023 - 0.051 mm (0.0009 - 0.002 in.)
Out of Round (MAX) 0.005 mm (0.0002 in.)
Taper (MAX) 0.003 mm (0.0001 in.)
End Play 0.052 - 0.282 mm (0.002 - 0.011 in.)
End Play (MAX) 0.282 mm (0.011 in.)

Main Bearing Selection Chart






Main Bearing Cap Torque





Tighten main bearing cap bolts to 13 Nm ( 10 ft. lbs.) in the sequence shown.
Tighten main bearing cap bolts to 27 Nm ( 20 ft. lbs.) in the sequence shown.
Rotate main cap bolts an additional 90° in the sequence shown.





Install the crossbolts with new seal washer. Starting with crossbolt A,
Tighten crossbolt to 28 Nm ( 21 ft. lbs.).
Repeat crossbolt tightening procedure.