Assuming that you put the half bearing plates in their position and the crankshaft over them, you now have to put the other halves on and screw in the bearings, in the VVTi engine's case here all ...

Heavy press fits should be avoided. Accuracy of mounting surfaces should be equal to accuracy of mating bearing surface. Misalignment for low torque and running accuracy should not exceed 1/4°.

Measuring bearing clearances is one of those steps that all good engine builders take to establish a solid and reliable rotating assembly foundation. It can be tedious trying different bearings to put ...