9-24 CRANKSHAFT/CRANKCASE
Crankshaft and Connecting Rods
Crankshaft Main Bearing Insert/Journal Wear
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Using plastigage (press gauge) [A], measure the bearing
insert/journal clearance.
NOTE
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Tighten the crankshaft main bearing cap bolts to the
specified torque (see Crankshaft Installation).
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Do not turn the crankshaft during clearance measure-
ment.
Crankshaft Main Bearin g Insert/Jo u r nal Clearan ce
Standard: 0.020 ∼ 0.044 mm (0.0008 ∼ 0.0017 in.)
Service Limit: 0 .07 mm (0.0 028 in.)
If the clearance exceeds the service limit, replace the
bearing insert.
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Repeat the procedure for the other main bearings.
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