Crankshaft Main Bearing

2009 Chevrolet Impala V8-5.3LSECTION Crankshaft Main Bearing
CRANKSHAFT MAIN BEARING

Crankshaft Main Bearing Clearance
Production 0.02-0.052 mm (0.0008-0.0021 in)
Service 0.02-0.065 mm (0.0008-0.0025 in)

MAIN BEARING CAP





Crankshaft Bearing Cap M8 Bolts 25 Nm (18 lb ft)

Crankshaft Bearing Cap M10 Bolts
First Pass in Sequence 20 Nm (15 lb ft)
Final Pass in Sequence 80 degrees

Crankshaft Bearing Cap M10 Studs
First Pass in Sequence 20 Nm (15 lb ft)
Final Pass in Sequence 51 degrees
RENDER: 1.0x

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