Piston, Connecting Rod, And Bearing Installation - Chevrolet 5.7L Corvette 2004 Shop Manual

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Fig. 47: Measuring Crankshaft End Play
Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
12. Measure the crankshaft end play.
1. Thrust the crankshaft forward or rearward.
2. Insert a feeler gage between the center crankshaft bearing and the bearing surface of the crankshaft
and measure the bearing clearance.
The proper crankshaft end play clearance is 0.04-0.2 mm (0.0015-0.0078 in).
3. If the bearing clearance is not within specifications, inspect the thrust surfaces for nicks, gouges or
raised metal. Minor imperfections may be removed with a fine stone.

PISTON, CONNECTING ROD, AND BEARING INSTALLATION

Tools Required
J 8037 Piston Ring Compressor
J 8087 Cylinder Bore Gage
J 41556 Connecting Rod Guide
J 45059 Angle Meter

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