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Saab Engine >> CRANKSHAFT SPECIFICATIONS FOR 1997-2001 CATERA ENGINE
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Crankshaft Specifications For
1997-2001 GM 3.0L VIN R Engines

The AERA Technical Committee offers the following information on crankshaft specifications for 1997-2001 GM 3.0L VIN R engines. It has been reported that various forms of published service information supplied incorrect rod journal dimensions.

The correct dimension for the connecting rod journal is 2.1248-2.1256 (53.971-57.990 MM). Casting numbers reported for this engine?s crankshaft include 90499243 and 1255069.

Location Dimension Oil Clearance

Rod Journal 2.1248-2.1256 (53.971-57.990 MM) .0005-.0024 (.013-.061 MM)
Main Journal 2.6763-2.6770 (67.978-67.996 MM) .0006-.0017 (.015-.043 MM)
Stroke 3.3464 (84.999 MM)

NOTE: The main bearing halves in bearing caps 2 and 3 have no oil-ways.

Undersize bearings available for the crankshaft include .010 (.25 mm) & .020 (.50 mm) for both rod and main locations. These bearings are currently available from the vehicle manufacturers network or GM.

Note: This engine is also used in various Saab and Opel vehicles beginning in 1995.

The AERA Technical Committee

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