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Crankshaft Main Bearing: Specifications






CRANKSHAFT MAIN BEARING

Install all main bearing caps. Install all cap bolts and alternately tighten in two steps using the following sequence.






Step 1 27 Nm ( 20 ft. lbs.).
Step 2 Turn main cap bolts an additional 90°.

Install the crossbolts with new washer/gasket.
Starting with crossbolt A, tighten each crossbolt 28 Nm ( 21 ft. lbs.).
Repeat crossbolt tightening procedure.






Bearing Clearance 0.023 - 0.051 mm (0.0009 - 0.0002 in.)






MAIN BEARING SELECTION CHART






NOTE: Service main bearings are coded. These codes identify what size or grade of the bearing.