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Crankshaft Main Bearing






Crankshaft Bearing Cap Bolts

Tightening Sequence





Tighten 26.5 ± 2.0 Nm (20 ± 1 ft-lb)
Turn each bolt 45° in the tightening sequence

Crankshaft End Play
Standard value 0.05 - 0.25 mm (0.002 - 0.010 inch)
Limit 0.4 mm (0.016 inch)

Crankshaft Journal Oil Clearance
Standard value 0.012 - 0.030 mm (0.0005 - 0.0012 inch)
Limit 0.1 mm (0.004 inch)

Crankshaft Bearing Codes

Upper





When replacing the crankshaft bearing upper, select a bearing with the size corresponding to the crankshaft journal diameter.





The crankshaft bearing upper has an identification mark at the illustrated position.





Lower





When replacing the crankshaft bearing lower, select a bearing with the size corresponding to the crankshaft journal diameter.





The crankshaft bearing lower has an or identification mark at the illustrated position.