Undersize Bearings
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 1990 Suzuki Swift, 1990 Suzuki Sidekick, and 1990 Suzuki Samurai. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
- Bearings are available in .010" (.25 mm) undersize. Undersized bearings are coded with 2 color marks and are available in 5 thickness variations. See Fig 1 .
- Using the finished diameter of the journal and letters stamped on mating surface of cylinder block, refer to COLOR CODE FOR UNDERSIZE BEARINGS chart. Select undersized bearing to be installed. Use Plastigage method to ensure correct clearance of installed undersize bearing.
COLOR CODE FOR UNDERSIZE BEARINGS
| Color Painted | Bearing Thickness: In. (mm) |
|---|---|
| Black & Red | .0836-.0837 (2.124-2.128) |
| Blue & Red | .0839-.0840 (2.134-2.137) |
| Green & Red | .0835-.0836 (2.121-2.124) |
| Red Only | .0837-.0838 (2.128-2.131) |
| Yellow & Red | .0838-.0839 (2.131-2.134) |