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Crankshaft Main Bearing: Specifications

Main Bearing

Main Bearing Cap

Install main bearings.

NOTE:

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The main bearing cap bolts are tightened in 2 progressive steps.

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Always use new main bearing cap bolts.

(1) Apply a light coat of engine oil on the threads and under the bearing cap bolts.
(2) Install and uniformly tighten the 10 bearing cap bolts(A), in several passes, in the sequence shown.

Tightening torque.............................................................................................................27.5 - 31.4 Nm (2.8 - 3.2 kgf.m, 20.3 - 23.1 lb-ft) + 60 - 64°

(3) Check that the crankshaft turns smoothly.

Crankshaft Bearing Oil Clearance

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