Balance Shaft

1993 Chevrolet Lumina APV V6-3800 3.8LSECTION Balance Shaft

End Play 0.0 - 0.203 mm (0.0 - 0.008 in.)
Radial Play
Front 0.028 mm (0.0 - 0.0011 in.)
Rear 0.0127 - 0.119 mm (0.0005 - 0.0047 in.)
Drive Gear Lash 0.050-0.127 mm (0.002 - 0.005 in.)
Bearing Bore Diameter
Front 51.973 - 51.999 mm (2.0462 - 2.0472 in.)
Rear 49.530 - 49.580 mm (1.950 - 1.952 in.)

RENDER: 1.0x

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