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Crankshaft Main Bearing

CRANKSHAFT MAIN BEARING

Main Bearing Cap - Bolts





M-12 Bolts
Step 1 10 Nm (15 ft. lbs.)
Step 2 27 Nm (20 ft. lbs.)
Step 3 + 90° Turn





Crossbolts M-8 Bolts
Step 1 10 Nm (15 ft. lbs)
Step 2 28 Nm (21 ft. lbs)
Step 3 28 Nm (21 ft. lbs) again

Bearing Clearance 0.023 - 0.051 mm (0.0009 - 0.002 in.)

MAIN BEARING SELECTION CHART