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Crankshaft Main Bearing

MAIN BEARING CAP






M10 Bolts (1-10) In Sequence
- First Pass 20 N.m (15 lb ft)

Important: To properly align the crankshaft thrust bearings, the final thrust of the crankshaft MUST be in the forward direction.


Using a plastic-face hammer, tap the crankshaft rearward, then forward in order to align the thrust bearings.

- Final Pass 80 degrees using the J 45059

M10 studs (11-20) in sequence
- First Pass 20 N.m (15 lb ft)
- Final Pass 51 degrees using the J 45059

Bearing Cap Side M8 Bolts. Tighten the bolt on 1 side of the bearing cap and then tighten the bolt on the opposite side of the same bearing cap.
- Bearing Cap Side M8 Bolts 25 N.m (18 lb ft)

BLOCK
Camshaft Bearing Bore 1 and 5 Diameter 59.58-59.63 mm (2.345-2.347 in)
Camshaft Bearing Bore 2 and 4 Diameter 59.08-59.13 mm (2.325-2.327 in)
Camshaft Bearing Bore 3 Diameter 58.58-58.63 mm (2.306-2.308 in)

Crankshaft Main Bearing Bore Diameter 69.871-69.889 mm (2.75-2.751 in)
Crankshaft Main Bearing Bore Out-of-Round 0.006 mm (0.0002 in)

Cylinder Bore Diameter 103.241-103.259 mm (4.065-4.065 in)

Cylinder Head Deck Height
Measuring from the Centerline of Crankshaft to the Deck Face 234.57-234.82 mm (9.235-9.245 in)
Cylinder Head Deck Surface Flatness
Measured Within a 152.4 mm (6.0 in) Area 0.11 mm (0.004 in)
Cylinder Head Deck Surface Flatness
Measuring the Overall Length of the Block Deck 0.22 mm (0.008 in)

Valve Lifter Bore Diameter 21.417-21.443 mm (0.843-0.844 in)

CONNECTING ROD
Connecting Rod Bearing Clearance
Production 0.023-0.065 mm (0.0009-0.0025 in)
Connecting Rod Bearing Clearance
Service 0.023-0.076 mm (0.0009-0.003 in)

Connecting Rod Bore Diameter
Bearing End 56.505-56.525 mm (2.224-2.225 in)

Connecting Rod Bore Out-of-Round
Bearing End - Production 0.004-0.008 mm (0.00015-0.0003 in)
Connecting Rod Bore Out-of-Round
Bearing End - Service 0.004-0.008 mm (0.00015-0.0003 in)

Connecting Rod Side Clearance 0.11-0.51 mm (0.00433-0.02 in)

CRANKSHAFT
Connecting Rod Journal Diameter
Production 53.318-53.338 mm (2.0991-2.0999 in)
Connecting Rod Journal Diameter
Service 53.308 mm (2.0987 in)
Connecting Rod Journal Out-of-Round
Production 0.005 mm (0.0002 in)
Connecting Rod Journal Out-of-Round
Service 0.01 mm (0.0004 in)
Connecting Rod Journal Taper
Maximum for 1/2 of Journal Length - Production 0.005 mm (0.0002 in)
Connecting Rod Journal Taper
Maximum for 1/2 of Journal Length - Service 0.02 mm (0.00078 in)

Crankshaft End Play 0.04-0.2 mm (0.0015-0.0078 in)

Crankshaft Main Bearing Clearance
Production 0.02-0.052 mm (0.0008-0.0021 in)
Crankshaft Main Bearing Clearance
Service 0.02-0.065 mm (0.0008-0.0025 in)

Crankshaft Main Journal Diameter
Production 64.992-65.008 mm (2.558-2.559 in)
Crankshaft Main Journal Diameter
Service 64.992 mm (2.558 in)
Crankshaft Main Journal Out-of-Round
Production 0.003 mm (0.000118 in)
Crankshaft Main Journal Out-of-Round
Service 0.008 mm (0.0003 in)
Crankshaft Main Journal Taper
Production 0.01 mm (0.0004 in)
Crankshaft Main Journal Taper
Service 0.02 mm (0.00078 in)

Crankshaft Rear Flange Runout 0.05 mm (0.002 in)

Crankshaft Reluctor Ring Runout
Measured 1.0 mm (0.04 in) Below Tooth Diameter 0.7 mm (0.028 in)

Crankshaft Thrust Surface
Production 26.14-26.22 mm (1.029-1.0315 in)
Crankshaft Thrust Surface
Service 26.22 mm (1.0315 in)
Crankshaft Thrust Surface Runout 0.025 mm (0.001 in)