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Crankshaft Main Bearing






Crankshaft Bearing Cap Bolts

Inspection





Make sure underhead length of bolt is at or below limit before installation. If length exceeds the limit, replace bolt with a new one
Limit 75.5 - 76.5 mm (2.972 - 3.012 inch)

Tightening Torque





First step 26.5 ± 2.0 Nm (20 ± 1 ft-lb)
Second step Tighten 45°

Main Bearing Size Codes

Upper









When replacing the crankshaft bearing upper, select a bearing with the size corresponding to the crankshaft journal diameter in the table below
The crankshaft bearing upper has an identification color or identification mark 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 color or identification mark at the illustrated position





Crankshaft Journal Oil Clearance
Standard value 0.012 - 0.030 mm (0.0005 - 0.0012 inch)
Limit 0.1 mm (0.004 inch)

Crankshaft End Play
Standard value 0.05 - 0.25 mm (0.002 - 0.010 inch)
Limit 0.4 mm (0.016 inch)