Crankshaft Main Bearing

2007 Chevrolet Impala V8-5.3LSECTION Crankshaft Main Bearing




Crankshaft Bearing Cap M8 Bolts 25 N.m 18 lb ft
Crankshaft Bearing Cap M10 Bolts - First Pass in Sequence 20 N.m 15 lb ft
Crankshaft Bearing Cap M10 Bolts - Final Pass in Sequence 80 degrees
Crankshaft Bearing Cap M10 Studs - First Pass in Sequence 20 N.m 15 lb ft
Crankshaft Bearing Cap M10 Studs - Final Pass in Sequence 51 degrees

Crankshaft Main Bearing Clearance - Production 0.02-0.052 mm 0.0008-0.0021 in
Crankshaft Main Bearing Clearance - Service 0.02-0.065 mm 0.0008-0.0025 in
RENDER: 1.0x

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