Main Bearing Clearances

2001 Chevrolet Lumina V6-3.1L VIN JSECTION Main Bearing Clearances
Main Bearing Clearance
Except #3
0.0008-0.0025 in.
Main Thrust Bearing Clearance
#3
0.0012-0.0030 in.
Crankshaft End Play 0.0024-0.0083 in.
Main Bearing Bore Diameter 2.8407-2.8412 in.
RENDER: 1.0x

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