Diesel Data: Automotive Repair

Crankshaft Main Bearing: Specifications





Main Bearing

Install the main bearing cap bolts.

NOTE:
- The main bearing cap bolts are tightened in 2 progressive steps.
- If any of the bearing cap bolts in broken or deformed, replace it.

1. Apply a light coat of engine oil on the threads and under the bearing cap bolts.
2. Install and uniformly tighten the 10 bearing cap bolts(A),in several passes, in the sequence shown.

Tightening torque 53.9 - 58.8 N.m (5.5 - 6.0 kgf.m, 39.8 - 43.4 lb-ft)






Crankshaft






Crankshaft main journal mark location




Identification of crankshaft main journal






Crankshaft main bearing mark location




Identification of crankshaft main bearing





Crankshaft main bearing selection table