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Crankshaft Main Bearing: Specifications

Crankshaft Main Bearing
Main bearing bore inside diameter 72.400-72.424 mm (2.850-2.851 in)
Main bearing journal diameter 67.482-67.504 mm (2.6568-2.6576 in)
Main bearing journal maximum taper (straightness) 0.004 mm (0.0002 in)
Main bearing journal maximum out-of-round between cross sections 0.0075 mm (0.0003 in)
Main bearing journal-to-cylinder block clearance 0.048-0.024 mm (0.0019-0.0009 in)
Crankshaft maximum end play 0.075-0.377 mm (0.0030-0.0148 in)

Crankshaft Main Bearing Cap Vertical Bolts
Discard the bolts.

Stage 1 40 Nm (30 lb-ft).
Stage 2 Tighten an additional 90°





Crankshaft Main Bearing Cap Side Bolts
Discard the bolts.

Stage 1 30 Nm (22 lb-ft).
Stage 2 Tighten an additional 90°





Crankshaft Main Bearing Codes