Crush Height Of Main Bearing

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When the bearing cap is removed after being tightened to the specified torque with main bearings installed, the tip end of the bearing must protrude. Refer to ASSEMBLY for tightening procedure.
1. Standard: There must be a crush height.
If the standard is not met, replace main bearings.

Fig 1: Identifying Crush Height Of Main Bearing
Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.