Piston Pin, Engine

2005 Chevrolet Tahoe 4WD V8-5.3L VIN TSECTION Piston Pin, Engine
Pistons and Pins
Pin - Piston Pin Clearance to Piston Pin Bore
Production 0.002 0.01 mm (0.00008 0.0004 in)
Service 0.002 0.015 mm (0.00008 0.0006 in)
Pin - Piston Pin Diameter 23.952 23.955 mm (0.943 0.943 in)
Pin - Piston Pin Fit in Connecting Rod Bore
Production 0.007 0.02 mm 0.00027 (0.00078 in)
Service 0.007 0.022 mm (0.00027 0.00086 in)
Piston - Piston Diameter - Measured Over Skirt Coating 96.002-96.036 mm (3.779-3.78 in)
Piston - Piston to Bore Clearance
Production -0.036 to 0.016 mm (-0.0014 to 0.0006 in)
Service Limit with Skirt Coating Worn Off 0.071 mm (0.0028 in)
RENDER: 1.0x

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