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Set of tri-metal crankshaft main bearing half shells for the five main bearings of the Nissan MR16DDT engine (Juke, Tiida).
The MR16DDT is Nissan's 1.6 litre turbocharged four-cylinder with twin overhead camshafts and 16 valves, fitted notably to the Juke and Tiida. The crankshaft journal and housing dimensions are those of the ACL bearing set shown here.
The crankshaft of this engine runs on five main bearings. Each journal turns between two half shells, one seated in the block and the other in the main bearing cap: they carry the crankshaft. The ACL Race Series tri-metal set shown here replaces them on built engines.
A tri-metal bearing stacks three layers: a steel back, a copper-lead intermediate layer with high load capacity and an anti-friction running surface that protects the journal. The complete set covers the five main bearings of the crankshaft. The upper and lower half shells are different: each goes in its own position.
An aluminium bi-metal takes around 8,000 psi, a performance tri-metal up to 12,000 psi, 50% more. Hence better resistance and better durability on turbocharged, supercharged and high-revving engines.
| ACL bearings Crankshaft journal Ø 51.959 / 51.979 mm Housing bore Ø 56.000 / 56.020 mm Width 17 mm |
| Reference | Brand and treatment | Size | Wall thickness (mm) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5M2905H-STD | ACL Race - Untreated | Standard | 2.01 |
| 5M2905HX-STD | ACL Race - Untreated | Std, increased clearance (HX) | 1.997 |
| 5M2905H-.025 | ACL Race - Untreated | +0.025 | |
| 5M2905H-.25 | ACL Race - Untreated | +0.25 |
The running clearance is the gap between the bearing and the journal where the oil film flows.
In operation, the crankshaft journal does not rub against the bearing: it rides on this oil film, which carries the load. Clearance sets the thickness of this film: too tight, oil flows poorly, temperature rises and the risk of seizure increases; too loose, oil escapes, the film loses load-carrying capacity and oil pressure drops. The right clearance is the balance between adequate lubrication and a well-maintained oil film.
| Size / grade | When to choose it | ACL Race Series |
|---|---|---|
| Standard (STD) | Standard journal, not reground | 0.055 to 0.065 mm |
| Increased clearance (HX) | Wider clearance: high oil flow, high rpm | 0.080 to 0.090 mm |
| +0.025 mm | Polished journal | 0.055 to 0.065 mm |
| +0.25 mm | Journal reground to 0.25 mm | 0.055 to 0.065 mm |
Checking on assembly: lay a calibrated strip (Plastigauge) on the journal, torque the main cap to spec, then compare the crushed strip against the gauge to read the clearance.

The ACL main bearings shown here are trimetal bearings, designed for engine building and racing. Compared with an original bearing, they handle far higher loads: they cope with increased power, high rpm or the addition of a turbo or supercharger, where a standard bearing quickly reaches its limit.
![]() | ACL Bearing Company, an Australian manufacturer of high-performance engine bearings since 1949, offers with its Race Series precise trimetal bearings, available in many sizes and proven on built engines worldwide. |
This main bearing set fits the MR16DDT engine of the following Nissan models:
| Brand | Model (chassis) | Engine code | Power | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Infiniti | ESQ (JF15) | MR16DDT | 200 hp | 2014– |
| Nissan | Bluebird Sylphy / Sylphy III (B17) | MR16DDT | 190 hp | 2015– |
| Nissan | Juke (F15) | MR16DDT | 190–218 hp | 2010–2019 |
| Nissan | Juke Van (F15) | MR16DDT | 190 hp | 2013–2019 |
| Nissan | Pulsar Hatchback (C13) | MR16DDT | 190 hp | 2015– |
| Nissan | Qashqai II (J11, J11_) | MR16DDT | 163 hp | 2014–2018 |
| Nissan | Sentra VII (B17) | MR16DDT | 190 hp | 2014– |
| Nissan | Tiida Hatchback (C12) | MR16DDT | 185–190 hp | 2012– |
| Nissan | X-trail III (T32_, T32R, T32RR) | MR16DDT | 163 hp | 2015– |
| Samsung | SM5 (L43) | MR16DDT | 190 hp | 2010– |
| Samsung | SM6 | MR16DDT | 190 hp | 2016– |
