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 bearing must protrude.
1. Standard : There must be crush height.
If the standard is not met, replace main bearings.

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