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Cylinder Block Assembly: Specifications

SURFACE VARIATION

Deck Surface Flatness (Max.) 0.1 mm (0.004 in.)

CYLINDER BORE

Cylinder Bore Diameter (Standard) 3.3L 92.993-93.007 mm (3.661-3.6617 in.)
Cylinder Bore Diameter (Standard) 3.8L 95.993-96.007 mm (3.7792-3.780
in.

CYLINDER TAPER

Taper (Service Limits) 0.051 mm (0.002 in.)

CYLINDER OUT OF ROUND

Cylinder Out of Round (Service Limits) 0.076 mm (0.003 in.)

CRANKSHAFT

Main Bearing Journal Diameter 63.987-64.013 mm (2.5192-2.5202 in.)
Journal Out-of-Round (Max.) 0.005 mm (0.0002 in.)
Journal Taper (Max.) 0.003 mm (0.0001 in.)
End Play 0.09-0.24 mm (0.0036-0.0095 in.)
Wear Limit 0.381 mm (0.015 in.)
Main Bearing Diametrical Clearance 1-2-3-4 0.011-0.055 mm (0.0005-0.0022 in.)
Wear Limit 0.076 mm (0.003 in.)

MAIN BEARING

Journal Out-of-Round (Max.) 0.005 mm (0.0002 in.)
Journal Taper (Max.) 0.003 mm (0.0001 in.)
Wear Limit 0.381 mm (0.015 in.)
Main Bearing Diametrical Clearance 1-2-3-4 0.011-0.055 mm (0.0005-0.0022 in.)
Wear Limit 0.076 mm (0.003 in.)

MAIN BEARING CAP

Crankshaft Main Bearing Cap-Bolts 41 Nm + 1/4 turn (30 Ft. Lbs + 1/4 turn)
Crankshaft Main Bearing Cap Cross Bolts (3.8L) 61 Nm (45 Ft. Lbs)

CONNECTING ROD

Connecting Rod Journal Diameter 57.985-58.005 mm (2.2829-2.2837 in.)
Bearing Clearance 0.019-0.067 mm. (0.0007-0.0026 in.)
Wear Limit 0.074 mm (0.003 in.)
Side Clearance 0.135-0.405 mm (0.005-0.016 in.)
Wear Limit 0.45 mm (0.017 in.)

PISTON

Piston Diameter 3.3L-Measured 39.8 mm (1.567 in) From Piston
Top 92.968-92.998 mm. (3.660-3.661 in.)
Piston Diameter 3.8L-Measured 33.01 mm (1.30 in) From Piston
Top 95.968-95.998 mm. (3.778-3.779 in.)
Clearance in Bore at Size Location (New -0.005-0.039 mm (-0.0002-0.0015 in.)
Weight 3.3L 362 ± 5 grams (12.77 ± 0.1764 oz.)
Weight 3.8L 426 ± 5 grams (15.03 ± 0.1764 oz.)

PISTON RING

Ring End Gap
Top Compression Ring 0.18-0.38 mm (0.007-0.015 in.)
Second Compression Ring 0.28-0.57 mm (0.011-0.022 in.)
Oil Control (Steel Rails) 0.23-0.78 mm (0.009-0.030 in.)

Ring Side Clearance
Top Compression Ring 3.3L 0.030-0.080 mm (0.0012-0.0031 in.)
Top Compression Ring 3.8L 0.030-0.069 mm (0.0012-0.0027 in.
Second Compression Ring 3.3L 0.030-0.095 mm (0.0012-0.0037 in.)
Second Compression Ring 3.8L 0.041-0.085 mm (0.0016-0.0033 in.)
Oil Ring (Steel Ring) 0.039-0.200 mm (0.0015-0.0078 in.)

CRANKSHAFT PULLEY

Crankshaft Damper-Bolt 54 Nm (40 ft. lbs.)