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Crankshaft Main Bearing: Specifications

Crankshaft Main Bearing Cap Bolts .................................................................................................  30 Nm plus additional 1/2 turn (180°) further Replace

Turning 2 x 90° further is permitted

Crankshaft

Axial clearance 

new .......................................................................................................................................................................................................  0.07 0.24 mm, 
Wear limit ......................................................................................................................................................................................................  0.30 mm

Check radial clearance with Plastigage

New .......................................................................................................................................................................................................  0.02 0.06 mm 
Wear limit ......................................................................................................................................................................................................  0.10 mm

Do not turn crankshaft when checking the radial clearance

Crankshaft dimensions

Main bearing ..............................................................................................................................................................................  59.958... 59.978 mm 
Connecting Rod bearing .............................................................................................................................................................  53.958.... 53.978 mm

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