Crankshaft Main Bearing

2009 Chevrolet Traverse FWD V6-3.6LSECTION Crankshaft Main Bearing
CRANKSHAFT MAIN BEARING BOLT





Inner
First Pass 20 Nm (15 lb ft)
Final Pass 80 Degrees

Outer
First Pass 15 Nm (10 lb ft)
Final Pass 110 Degrees

Side
First Pass 30 Nm (22 lb ft)
Final Pass 60 Degrees

Crankshaft Main Bearing Clearance 0.010-0.060 mm (0.0004-0.0024 in)

Crankshaft Pilot Bearing Bore Diameter 20.965-20.995 mm (0.8254-0.8266 in)

Crankshaft Thrust Bearing Clearance 0.076-0.305 mm (0.0030-0.0120 in)

Crankshaft Main Bearing Bore Diameter 72.867-72.881 mm (2.8688-2.8693 in)
RENDER: 1.0x

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