Main Bearing Clearances

2001 Chevrolet Astro Van L AWD V6-4.3L VIN WSECTION Main Bearing Clearances
Crankshaft Bearing Clearance
Journal #1
Production
0.0008-0.0020 in.
Journal #2,3 and 4
Production
0.0010-0.0023 in
Journal #1
Service
0.0010-0.0020 in.
Journal #2,3 and 4 0.0010-0.0025 in.
Crankshaft End Play 0.002-0.008 in.
RENDER: 1.0x

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