Crankshaft Main Bearing: Specifications

Main Bearing Clearance 0.020-0.086 mm (0.008-0.0034 in)





Crankshaft Main Bearing Cap Bolts

CAUTION: To prevent engine damage, make sure that the longer main cap bolts (M14 x 2 x 127) are installed inboard and the shorter bolts (M14 x 2 x 114) are installed outboard.

Install the lower crankcase. Install all 20 lower crankcase main bearing mounting bolts. Tighten the mounting bolts in the following sequence:

Tighten bolts to 122 Nm (90 ft. lbs.) in numerical sequence.
Tighten bolts again to 163 Nm (120 ft. lbs.) in numerical sequence.
Tighten bolts to 231 Nm (170 ft. lbs.) in numerical sequence.





Install eight M8 x 30 bolts around the outside of the lower crankcase. Tighten bolts to 31 Nm (23 ft.lbs.).