Main Bearing Clearances

2000 Chevrolet C Tahoe 2WD V8-5.7L VIN RSECTION Main Bearing Clearances
Crankshaft Bearing Clearance (Journal #1-Production) 0.0007-0.0021
Crankshaft Bearing Clearance (Journal #2, #3, and #4-Production) 0.0012-0.0027
Crankshaft Bearing Clearance (Journal #5-Production) 0.0008-0.0024
Crankshaft Bearing Clearance (Journal #1-Service) 0.0010-0.0020
Crankshaft Bearing Clearance (Journal #2, #3, and #4-Service) 0.0010-0.0025
Crankshaft Bearing Clearance Service (Journal #5-Service) 0.0015-0.0025
Crankshaft End Play 0.002-0.008
RENDER: 1.0x

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