Crankshaft, Main & Connecting Rod Bearings Specifications

1991 Mazda Protege DX, StandardSECTION Crankshaft, Main & Connecting Rod Bearings Specifications
CRANKSHAFT, MAIN & CONNECTING ROD BEARINGS

Application In. (mm)
Crankshaft
End Play
Standard .0031-.0111 (.079-.282)
Maximum Wear Limit .012 (.30)
Maximum Runout .0016 (.040)
Main Bearings
Journal Diameter 1.9660-1.9668 (49.938-49.956)
Journal Out-Of-Round & Taper .002 (.05)
Oil Clearance
Standard .0009-.0017 (.023-.042)
Maximum Wear Limit .0039 (.100)
Connecting Rod Bearings
Journal Diameter
Standard 1.7693-1.7699 (44.940-44.956)
Minimum 1.7680 (44.908)
Journal Out-Of-Round & Taper .002 (.05)
Oil Clearance
Standard .0011-.0027 (.028-.068)
Maximum Wear Limit .0039 (.10)
RENDER: 1.0x

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