Crankshaft Specifications

2001 Jeep Wrangler L4-2.5L VIN PSECTION Crankshaft Specifications
End Play Minimum 0.0015
Maximum 0.0065
Main Bearing Journal Diameter Minimum 2.4996
Maximum 2.5001
Main Bearing Journal Width Number 1 Minimum 1.086 inch
Maximum 1.098 inch
Main Bearing Journal Width Number 2 Minimum 1.271 inch
Maximum 1.273 inch
Main Bearing Journal Width Number 3, 4 &5 Minimum 1.182 inch
Maximum 1.188 inch
Main Bearing Clearance Minimum 0.001
Maximum 0.0025
Preferred 0.002
Connecting Rod Journal Diameter Minimum 2.0934
Maximum 2.0955
Connecting Rod Journal Width Minimum 1.070 inch
Maximum 1.076 inch
Connecting Rod Journal Bearing Clearance (Range) Minimum 0.001
Maximum 0.003
Connecting Rod Journal Bearing Clearance Preferred Minimum 0.0015
Maximum 0.0020
Out Of Round Maximum 0.0005 inch
Taper Maximum 0.0005 inch
RENDER: 1.0x

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