Main Bearing Clearances

1999 Chevrolet Express 1/2 Ton Van V6-4.3L VIN WSECTION Main Bearing Clearances
Crankshaft Bearing Clearance (Journal #1-Production) 0.0008 - 0.0020
Crankshaft Bearing Clearance (Journal #2, #3, and #4-Production) 0.0011 - 0.0023
Crankshaft Bearing Clearance (Journal #1-Service) 0.0010 - 0.0020
Crankshaft Bearing Clearance (Journal #2, #3, and #4-Service) 0.0010 - 0.0250
Crankshaft End Play 0.002 - 0.008
Crankshaft Journal Diameter (Journal #1) 2.4488 - 2.4495
Crankshaft Journal Diameter (Journal #2 and #3) 2.4485 - 2.4494
Crankshaft Journal Diameter (Journal #4) 2.4480 - 2.4489
Crankshaft Journal Out-of-Round (Production) (Maximum) 0.0002
Crankshaft Journal Out-of-Round (Service) (Maximum) 0.0010
Crankshaft Journal Taper (Production) (Maximum) 0.0003
Crankshaft Runout (Maximum) 0.0010
RENDER: 1.0x

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