Crankshaft, Engine

2003 Chevrolet C Tahoe 2WD V8-5.3L VIN TSECTION Crankshaft, Engine
Crankshaft Main Journal
Diameter
Production 64.993 - 65.007 mm (2.558 - 2.559 inch)
Service 64.993 mm (2.558 inch)

Out-of-Round
Production 0.003 mm (0.000118 inch)
Service 0.008 mm (0.0003 inch)

Taper
Production 0.01 mm (0.0004 inch)
Service 0.02 mm (0.00078 inch)

Crankshaft Rear Flange Runout 0.05 mm (0.002 inch)

Crankshaft Reluctor Ring Runout 0.7 mm (0.028 inch)
(Measured 1.0 mm (0.04 inch) Below - Tooth Diameter)

Crankshaft Thrust Surface
Production 26.14 - 26.22 mm (1.029 - 1.0315)
Service 26.22 mm (1.0315 inch)

Crankshaft Thrust Surface Runout 0.025 mm (0.001 inch)

RENDER: 1.0x

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