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Crankshaft Main Bearing







Crankshaft Bearing Cap Bolts 65 Nm plus an additional 1/4 turn (90°)
Always Replace
To measure radial clearance, tighten to 65 Nm, but no further

Crankshaft
Axial clearance
New: 0.07 to 0.17 mm
Wear limit: 0.37 mm
Check radial clearance with Plastigage
New: 0.03 to 0.08 mm
Wear limit: 0.17 mm
Do not rotate crankshaft when checking radial clearance