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Crankshaft Main Bearing

CRANKSHAFT

The crankshaft bearing cap bolts are tightened in 2 progressive steps.

Step 1:
Install and uniformly tighten the 10 crankshaft bearing cap bolts in the sequence shown in the illustration.






Torque 40 Nm (408 kgf-cm, 30 ft-lbf)

Step 2:
Mark the front of the bearing cap bolts with paint.










Tighten the bearing cap bolts 90° in the sequence shown in step 1.
Check that the paint marks are now at a 90° angle to the front.
Check that the crankshaft turns smoothly.

Crankshaft Specifications






Main Bearing Size Codes

There are 4 sizes of standard bearings, marked "1", "2", "3" and "4" accordingly.

Example:
Cylinder block "3" + Crankshaft "5" = Total number 8 (Use bearing "3")






Standard Cylinder Block Journal Bore Diameter