Crush Height Of Main Bearing

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2012 Nissan Pathfinder. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

When lower cylinder block is removed after being tightened to the specified torque with main bearings installed, the tip end of bearing must protrude. Refer to "DISASSEMBLY AND ASSEMBLY " for the tightening procedure.
Standard: There must be crush height .

Fig 1: Identifying Crush Height Of Main Bearing
Courtesy of NISSAN NORTH AMERICA, INC.
If the standard is not met, replace main bearings.