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Crankshaft, Engine


Main Bearing Cap Bolts
Assembly
Tighten 65 Nm (48 ft lb) + 90°
To measure radial clearance
Tighten 65 Nm (48 ft lb) but NOT additional 90°
Main Bearing Tightening Sequence, Refer to Procedure
Service and Repair





Crankshaft dimensions
(measured in mm)

Crankshaft
Axial clearance:
New 0.07...0.23 mm
Wear limit 0.30 mm
Check radial clearance with Plastigage
New 0.01 0.04mm
Wear limit 0.15 mm
Do not rotate crankshaft when checking radial clearance