## Engine Block

#### Crankshaft Main Bearing Replacement

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Main Bearing Clearance Inspection (with plastigage)

1. Clean the cylinder block, the journal bearing fitting surface, the bearing caps and the bearings.

1. Install the bearings to the cylinder block.

1. Carefully place the crankshaft on the bearings.

1. Rotate the crankshaft about 30° to seat the bearings.

1. Place the Plastigage (arrow) over the crankshaft journal across the full width of the bearing.

1. Install the bearing caps with the bearing.

1. Tighten the bearing caps to the specified torque.

   NOTE: Do not allow the crankshaft to turn during bearing cap installation and tightening.

Tightening torque:

88 Nm (9.0 kgf/m, 65.1 lbf/ft)

1. Remove the bearing cap.

1. Compare the width of the Plastigage attached to either the crankshaft or the bearing against the scale printed on the Plastigage container.

   Main bearing-to-journal oil clearance:

Standard (New):

0.030 – 0.058 mm

(0.0012 – 0.0023 in.)

Service limit:

0.08 mm (0.003 in.)

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