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Crankshaft Main Bearing: Specifications






Crankshaft Bearing Cap Bolt





Tighten crankshaft bearing cap bolts to the specified torque according to the tightening order.
M10 37.2 ± 2.0 Nm (27 ± 1 ft-lb)
M8 9.0 ± 2.0 Nm (80 ± 17 in-lb)
Turn each bolt 90° in the tightening sequence.

Crankshaft End Play
Standard value 0.05 - 0.25 mm (0.002 - 0.010 inch)
Limit 0.4 mm (0.02 inch)

Crankshaft Oil Clearance (Plastigage Method)
No. 1, 2, 4, 5
Standard value 0.039 - 0.065 mm (0.0015 - 0.0026 inch)
Limit 0.10 mm (0.004 inch)
No. 3
Standard value 0.051 - 0.077 mm (0.0020 - 0.0030 inch)
Limit 0.10 mm (0.004 inch)

Crankshaft Main Bearing Codes

Upper





When replacing the crankshaft bearing upper, select a bearing with the size corresponding to the cylinder block journal diameter in the table below.





The crankshaft bearing upper has an identification colour at the illustrated position.





Lower





When replacing the crankshaft bearing lower, select a bearing with the size corresponding to the crankshaft journal diameter in the table below.





The crankshaft bearing lower has an identification colour at the illustrated position.