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Crankshaft Main Bearing





Main Bearing

Install main bearing cap bolts.
(1) Install and uniformly tighten the bearing cap bolts, in two steps, in the sequence shown.

Tightening torque
M8 12.7 - 18.6 Nm (1.3 - 1.9 kgf.m, 9.4 - 13.7 lb-ft) + 90 - 95°
M10 26.5 - 32.4 Nm (2.7 - 3.3 kgf.m, 19.5 - 23.9 lb-ft) + 90 - 95°

NOTE:
- Use new main bearing cap bolt with engine oil applied.
- If any of the bearing cap bolts are broken or deformed, replace it.
- Washers have their direction(Up/Down)
- Assemble the bearing cap bridge on which its arrow mark faces the engine front.
- Before tightening, make the bearing caps be seated on the block firmly.





NOTE:
Use SST( 09221-4A000 ), install main bearing cap bolts.






Main Bearing Oil Clearance

Specifications 0.004 - 0.022 mm (0.0002 - 0.0009 in)
Limit 0.30 mm (0.118 in)