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Crankshaft, Engine

CRANKSHAFT MAIN BEARING JOURNALS
Diameter 63.49-63.51 mm (2.4997-2.5004 inch)
Bearing Clearance 0.032-0.056 mm (0.0012-0.0022 inch)
Bearing Clearance (Max.) 0.080 mm (0.0031 inch)
Out of Round (Max.) 0.010 mm (0.0004 inch)
Taper (Max.) 0.015 mm (0.0006 inch)
End Play 0.0475-0.2725 mm (0.0019-0.0108 inch)
End Play (Max.) 0.43 mm (0.017 inch)
Crankshaft Main Bearing Cap - Tie Bolts 28 Nm (250 inch lbs.)
Crankshaft Main Bearing Cap - Outer Cap Bolts 27 Nm +1/4 Turn (20 ft. lbs. +1/4 Turn)
Crankshaft Main Bearing Cap - Inner Cap Bolts 20 Nm +1/4 Turn (15 ft. lbs. +1/4 Turn)
The main bearing cap bolts must be tightened in the proper sequence. First the inner main cap bolts, secondly the windage tray bolts, and lastly the main cap tie (horizontal) bolts.

MAIN BEARING SELECTION CHART-2.7L: