Diesel Data: Automotive Repair

Crankshaft Main Bearing

CRANKSHAFT

Install the crankshaft bearing cap bolts.

The crankshaft bearing cap bolts are tightened in 2 progressive steps.

Step 1





Install and uniformly tighten the 16 crankshaft bearing cap bolts in several steps and in the sequence shown in the illustration.

Torque 61 Nm (622 kgf-cm, 45ft-lbf)

If any of the crankshaft bearing cap bolts does not meet the torque specified, replace it.

Step 2





Mark the front of the bearing cap bolts with paint.
Retighten the bearing cap bolts 90° in the sequence shown in the illustration.
Check that the painted mark is now at a 90° angle to the front of the engine.





Install 8 new seal washers and uniformly tighten the 8 crankshaft bearing cap bolts in several steps and in the sequence shown in the illustration.

Torque 52 Nm (525 kgf-cm, 38ft-lbf)

Bolt Length:





Check that the crankshaft turns smoothly.











There are 5 sizes of standard bearings, marked "1", "2", "3", "4" and "5" accordingly.

Journal Bearings





EXAMPLE: Cylinder block "11" + Crankshaft "06" = Total number 17 (Use bearing "3")

Crankshaft Main Journal Diameter:





Standard Upper Bearing Center Wall Thickness (No. 1 and No. 4 journal):





Standard Lower Bearing Center Wall Thickness (No. 1 and No. 4 journal):





Standard Upper Bearing Center Wall Thickness (No. 2 and No. 3 journal):





Standard Lower Bearing Center Wall Thickness (No. 2 and No. 3 journal):