Crush Height Of Main Bearing

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2013 Nissan Armada. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

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 "DISASSEMBLY AND ASSEMBLY " for the tightening procedure.
Standard: There must be crush height

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