Crankshaft Main Bearing Replacement
Main Bearing Clearance Inspection
  1. To check the main bearing-to-journal oil clearance, remove the lower block and bearing halves.
  1. Clean each main journal and bearing half with a clean shop towel.
  1. Place one strip of plastigage across each main journal.
  1. Reinstall the bearings and lower block, then torque the bolts to 25 N·m (2.5 kgf·m, 18 lbf·ft).
    NOTE: Do not rotate the crankshaft during inspection.
  1. Tighten the bearing cap bolts an additional 57 °.