Crankshaft Main Bearing

Bearing Cap
Replace bolt
Tighten 30 Nm
Tighten to an additional 180° (1/2) turn
Two additional 90° turns is permitted

Crankshaft
Axial play
New 0.07 to 0.23 mm
Wear limit 0.30 mm

Crankshaft
Radial clearance 0.02 to 0.06 mm
Wear limit 0.10 mm

Crankshaft dimensions
Crankshaft bearing 59.958 to 59.978 mm
Connecting rod bearing 53.958 to 53.978 mm

Crankshaft Bearing Shell, Allocating

The main bearing shells are allocated to the cylinder block and crankshaft with the correct thickness by the factory. Colored dots serve to identify the bearing thicknesses

If the cylinder block or crankshaft are being replaced, then the bearing shells must be allocated

The bearing shell for the cylinder block (upper bearing shell) is always marked in yellow

Using the letters on the cylinder block and crankshaft, determine the correct color identification for the bearing shell in the bearing cap (lower bearing shell)

The first letter is for bearing cap one, the second for bearing cap two, etc

Cylinder Block Identification





The letters are located on the oil pan sealing surface

Crankshaft Identification





The letters are located on the outer crankshaft counterweight for cylinder 1

Note the letters and then match it to the color identification in the table





Example