Crankshaft Main Bearing

2009 Chevrolet Impala V6-3.5LSECTION Crankshaft Main Bearing
CRANKSHAFT MAIN BEARING

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 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)

MAIN BEARING CAP





Bearing Cap Bolts
First Pass 50 Nm (37 lb ft)
Final Pass 77 degrees
RENDER: 1.0x

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