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HOMESERVICE MANUALSCHEVROLET2009IMPALA V6-3.5LREPAIR AND DIAGNOSISENGINE, COOLING AND EXHAUSTENGINECYLINDER BLOCK ASSEMBLYSPECIFICATIONS
2009 Chevrolet Impala V6-3.5L
Cylinder Block Assembly: Specifications
2009 Chevrolet Impala V6-3.5LSECTION Specifications
CYLINDER HEAD SURFACE VARIATION
Surface finish
Maximum 2.8 RA
Surface flatness
Block Deck 0.08 mm Per 152 mm (0.003 in Per 6 in)
Exhaust Manifold Deck 0.1 mm (0.004 in)
Intake Manifold Deck 0.1 mm (0.004 in)
CYLINDER BLOCK
Cylinder Head Deck Surface Flatness 0.05 mm per 152 mm (0.0019 in) per 6 in
CYLINDER BORE DIAMETER
Cylinder Bore Diameter 99.000-99.018 mm (3.897-3.898 in)
CYLINDER BORE TAPER
Cylinder Bore Taper
Production 0.020 mm (0.0008 in)
Service 0.025 mm (0.001 in)
CYLINDER OUT OF ROUND
Cylinder Bore Out Of Round Diameter
Production 0.020 mm (0.0008 in)
Service 0.025 mm (0.001 in)
PISTON CLEARANCE
Piston to Bore Clearance
Production (-0.029 to 0.029 mm) (-0.0011 to 0.011 in)
Service Limit - Maximum 0.080 mm (0.003 in)
PISTON RING END GAP
First Compression Ring 0.18-0.39 mm (0.007-0.015 in)
Second Compression Ring 0.48-0.74 mm (0.019-0.029 in)
Oil Control Ring 0.25-0.74 mm (0.010-0.029 in)
PISTON RING TO GROOVE CLEARANCE
First Compression Ring 0.03-0.076 mm (0.001-0.003 in)
Second Compression Ring 0.04-0.078 mm (0.002-0.003 in)
Oil Control Ring 0.09 mm (0.004 in)
PISTON RING THICKNESS
First Compression Ring 1.164-1.190 mm (0.046-0.047 in)
Second Compression Ring 1.472-1.490 mm (0.058 in)
Oil Control Ring 2.440 mm (0.096 in)
PISTON DIAMETER
Piston Diameter
production 98.970-99.008 mm (3.896-3.897 in)
Service limit 98.950 mm (3.895 in)
CONNECTING ROD BEARING CLEARANCE
Bearing Clearance 0.018-0.062 mm (0.0007-0.017 in)
Connecting Rod Bore Diameter 60.322-60.338 mm (2.375-2.376 in)
Connecting Rod Bore Out-of-Round 0.006 mm (0.00023 in)
Connecting Rod Length - Center to Center 150 mm (5.9 in)
Connecting Rod Side Clearance 0.200-0.241 mm (0.008-0.009 in)
Connecting Rod Journal Diameter 57.122-57.138 mm (2.2489-2.2495 in)
Connecting Rod Journal Out-of-Round 0.005 mm (0.0002 in)
Connecting Rod Journal Taper 0.005 mm (0.0002 in)
Connecting Rod Journal Width 21.92-22.08 mm (0.863-0.869 in)
CRANKSHAFT JOURNAL DIAMETER & LIMIT
Crankshaft Main Journal Out-of-Round 0.005 mm (0.0002 in)
Crankshaft Main Journal Diameter 67.239-67.257 mm (2.6473-2.6483 in)
Crankshaft Main Journal Taper 0.005 mm (0.0002 in)
Crankshaft Main Bearing Bore diameter 72.1535-72.1695 mm (2.840-2.841 in)
Crankshaft Main Bearing Bore Out-of-Round 0.008 mm (0.00031 in)
CRANKSHAFT MAIN BEARING CLEARANCE
Crankshaft Main Bearing Journal Width 23.9-24.1 mm (0.941-0.949 in)
Crankshaft Main Bearing Clearance - Except #3 0.019-0.064 mm (0.0008-0.0025 in)
Crankshaft Main Bearing Clearance - #3 Thrust Bearing 0.032-0.077 mm (0.0012-0.0030 in)
CRANKSHAFT PULLEY
Crankshaft balancer bolt
First pass 125 Nm (92 lb ft)
Final pass 130 degrees
MAIN BEARING CAP

Bearing Cap Bolts
First Pass 50 Nm (37 lb ft)
Final Pass 77 degrees
Surface finish
Maximum 2.8 RA
Surface flatness
Block Deck 0.08 mm Per 152 mm (0.003 in Per 6 in)
Exhaust Manifold Deck 0.1 mm (0.004 in)
Intake Manifold Deck 0.1 mm (0.004 in)
CYLINDER BLOCK
Cylinder Head Deck Surface Flatness 0.05 mm per 152 mm (0.0019 in) per 6 in
CYLINDER BORE DIAMETER
Cylinder Bore Diameter 99.000-99.018 mm (3.897-3.898 in)
CYLINDER BORE TAPER
Cylinder Bore Taper
Production 0.020 mm (0.0008 in)
Service 0.025 mm (0.001 in)
CYLINDER OUT OF ROUND
Cylinder Bore Out Of Round Diameter
Production 0.020 mm (0.0008 in)
Service 0.025 mm (0.001 in)
PISTON CLEARANCE
Piston to Bore Clearance
Production (-0.029 to 0.029 mm) (-0.0011 to 0.011 in)
Service Limit - Maximum 0.080 mm (0.003 in)
PISTON RING END GAP
First Compression Ring 0.18-0.39 mm (0.007-0.015 in)
Second Compression Ring 0.48-0.74 mm (0.019-0.029 in)
Oil Control Ring 0.25-0.74 mm (0.010-0.029 in)
PISTON RING TO GROOVE CLEARANCE
First Compression Ring 0.03-0.076 mm (0.001-0.003 in)
Second Compression Ring 0.04-0.078 mm (0.002-0.003 in)
Oil Control Ring 0.09 mm (0.004 in)
PISTON RING THICKNESS
First Compression Ring 1.164-1.190 mm (0.046-0.047 in)
Second Compression Ring 1.472-1.490 mm (0.058 in)
Oil Control Ring 2.440 mm (0.096 in)
PISTON DIAMETER
Piston Diameter
production 98.970-99.008 mm (3.896-3.897 in)
Service limit 98.950 mm (3.895 in)
CONNECTING ROD BEARING CLEARANCE
Bearing Clearance 0.018-0.062 mm (0.0007-0.017 in)
Connecting Rod Bore Diameter 60.322-60.338 mm (2.375-2.376 in)
Connecting Rod Bore Out-of-Round 0.006 mm (0.00023 in)
Connecting Rod Length - Center to Center 150 mm (5.9 in)
Connecting Rod Side Clearance 0.200-0.241 mm (0.008-0.009 in)
Connecting Rod Journal Diameter 57.122-57.138 mm (2.2489-2.2495 in)
Connecting Rod Journal Out-of-Round 0.005 mm (0.0002 in)
Connecting Rod Journal Taper 0.005 mm (0.0002 in)
Connecting Rod Journal Width 21.92-22.08 mm (0.863-0.869 in)
CRANKSHAFT JOURNAL DIAMETER & LIMIT
Crankshaft Main Journal Out-of-Round 0.005 mm (0.0002 in)
Crankshaft Main Journal Diameter 67.239-67.257 mm (2.6473-2.6483 in)
Crankshaft Main Journal Taper 0.005 mm (0.0002 in)
Crankshaft Main Bearing Bore diameter 72.1535-72.1695 mm (2.840-2.841 in)
Crankshaft Main Bearing Bore Out-of-Round 0.008 mm (0.00031 in)
CRANKSHAFT MAIN BEARING CLEARANCE
Crankshaft Main Bearing Journal Width 23.9-24.1 mm (0.941-0.949 in)
Crankshaft Main Bearing Clearance - Except #3 0.019-0.064 mm (0.0008-0.0025 in)
Crankshaft Main Bearing Clearance - #3 Thrust Bearing 0.032-0.077 mm (0.0012-0.0030 in)
CRANKSHAFT PULLEY
Crankshaft balancer bolt
First pass 125 Nm (92 lb ft)
Final pass 130 degrees
MAIN BEARING CAP
Bearing Cap Bolts
First Pass 50 Nm (37 lb ft)
Final Pass 77 degrees
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When to See a Mechanic
Stop DIY work and contact a certified mechanic immediately if any of the following apply:
- • You smell fuel, burning insulation, or see smoke.
- • Brakes feel soft, pull hard to one side, or make grinding noises.
- • The engine overheats, stalls repeatedly, or misfires under load.
- • You are missing required tools, torque specs, or safe lifting equipment.
- • You are not confident in the next step or safety outcome.