Sebring Convertible V6-2.7L VIN R (2003)
Crankshaft Main Bearing: Specifications
The main bearing cap bolts must be tightened in the proper sequence. First the inner main cap bolts, secondly the windage tray bolts, and lastly the
main cap tie (horizontal) bolts.
1. Inner Main Bearing Cap Bolts .................................................................................................................................... 20 Nm (15 ft. lbs.) + 1/4 Turn
2. Windage Tray Bolts ..................................................................................................................................................... 27 Nm (20 ft. lbs.) + 1/4 turn
3. Main Cap Tie (horizontal) Bolts ................................................................................................................................................. 28 Nm (250 in. lbs.)
Crankshaft Main Bearing Journals
Diameter ................................................................................................................................................................ 63.49 - 63.51 mm (2.4997 - 2.5004 inch)
Bearing Clearance ................................................................................................................................................. 0.035 - 0.053 mm (0.0014 - 0.0021 inch)
Bearing Clearance (Max.) ................................................................................................................................................................ 0.087 mm (0.0034 inch)
Out of Round (Max.) ...................................................................................................................................................................... 0.015 mm (0.0006 inch))
Taper (Max.) .................................................................................................................................................................................... 0.015 mm (0.0006 inch)
End Play ............................................................................................................................................................ 0.0475 - 0.2725 mm (0.0019 - 0.0108 inch)
End Play (Max.) ................................................................................................................................................................................... 0.43 mm (0.017 inch)
