How to remove and install a crankshaft on Chevrolet Suburban?

When you want to remove the crankshaft, mount a dial indicator and touch its end with that of the crankshaft. The next step is prying it backward to zero the dial indicator and then forward to check the reading. Check whether there is a wear on the crankshaft thrust surfaces if it has an endplay more than 0.003 to 0.010 inches. Loosen main bearing cap bolts and remove caps in order to remove crankshaft from these engines. Be mindful of the weight when removing crankshafts from engines. Crankshaft installation involves placing the engine block upside down on its bottom surface and removal of main bearing caps in this position. Plastigage is used for checking the oil clearance for main bearings while the connecting rod bolts are tightened using clean engine oil on their threads according to this repair manual. The main bearing caps must now be removed by lifting them up slowly after loosening all bolts as described in this manual. Comparing these crushed Plastigage wires' widths indicates how much space between cylinder block and these rings exist-it means one should scrape off all residium that could still be stuck onto them so they can rise above them freely at any time if necessary (Hartzell, 2011). After applying lubricant onto both surfaces where they meet each other, place these connecting rod back into its original location again since new bearings have been installed (Hartzell, 2011). Changing connecting rod bearings requires cleaning mating surfaces of engine block and bearing cap plus lubing faces for inserts before tightening main bearing cap bolts using clean engine oil on bolt threads (Hartzell, 2011). Check for binding by seeing if there is any resistance when rotating by hand or recheck it after rotating through one full revolution as per instructions given in this sectional maintenance manual (Hartzell, 2011).

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Chevrolet Suburban Crankshaft Assembly
Part Number: 12674745
$320.59 MSRP: $553.03
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- Other Name: Crankshaft Asm; Crankshaft
- Replaced by: 12732518
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Fits the following Vehicles:
- 2019-2024 Chevrolet Suburban | 1/2 TON, 1500 4 DOOR UTILITY | 8 Cyl 6.2L
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Chevrolet Suburban Crankshaft Assembly
Part Number: 12685650
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- Other Name: Crankshaft Assembly, .; Crankshaft
- Replaces: 12619781
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- 2015-2024 Chevrolet Suburban | 1/2 TON, 1500 4 DOOR UTILITY | 8 Cyl 5.3L
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Chevrolet Suburban CRANKSHAFT ASM,.
Part Number: 19431873
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- Replaces: 12685659, 12597569, 12584997
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- 2007 Chevrolet Suburban | 1/2 TON
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Chevrolet Suburban Crankshaft Assembly
Part Number: 12588615
$286.17 MSRP: $456.39
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- Other Name: Crankshaft Asm ; Crankshaft, Engine; Crankshaft
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by GM's factory warranty.
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- 2007 Chevrolet Suburban | 1/2 TON
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Chevrolet Suburban Engine Crankshaft
Part Number: 14088526
$555.37 MSRP: $670.13
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- Other Name: Crankshaft, Engine; Crankshaft
- Replaces: 14088527
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by GM's factory warranty.
Fits the following Vehicles:
- 1985-1995 Chevrolet Suburban | 1/2 TON, 3/4 TON | 8 Cyl 5.0L, 8 Cyl 5.7L
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Chevrolet Suburban Engine Crankshaft
Part Number: 12555637
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- Other Name: Crankshaft, Engine; Crankshaft
- Replaces: 12558256
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by GM's factory warranty.
Fits the following Vehicles:
- 2001-2004 Chevrolet Suburban | 1500 EXTENDED CAB LONG BOX, 1500 EXTENDED CAB STANDARD BOX, 1500 REGULAR CAB LONG BOX, 1500 REGULAR CAB STANDARD BOX, CLASSIC 1500 EXTENDED CAB LONG BOX, CLASSIC 1500 EXTENDED CAB STANDARD BOX, CLASSIC 1500 REGULAR CAB LONG BOX, CLASSIC 1500 REGULAR CAB STANDARD BOX
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Chevrolet Suburban Engine Crankshaft
Part Number: 10243070
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- Other Name: Crankshaft, Engine; Crankshaft
- Replaced by: 12691722
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by GM's factory warranty.
Fits the following Vehicles:
- 1992-1999 Chevrolet Suburban | 1/2 TON, 3/4 TON | 8 Cyl 5.7L
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Chevrolet Suburban Crankshaft Assembly
Part Number: 55510071
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- Other Name: Crankshaft Assembly, .; Crankshaft
- Replaced by: 40009035
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- 2021-2024 Chevrolet Suburban | 1/2 TON | 6 Cyl 3.0L Diesel
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Chevrolet Suburban Crankshaft Assembly
Part Number: 10101162
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- Other Name: Crankshaft Asm ; Crankshaft, Engine; Crankshaft
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by GM's factory warranty.
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- 1992-1999 Chevrolet Suburban | 3/4 TON | 8 Cyl 7.4L
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Chevrolet Suburban Crankshaft Assembly, .
Part Number: 12680208
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- Other Name: Crankshaft
- Replaces: 97225901
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by GM's factory warranty.
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- 2001-2005 Chevrolet Suburban | 2500 CREW CAB LONG BOX, 2500 CREW CAB STANDARD BOX, 2500 EXTENDED CAB LONG BOX, 2500 EXTENDED CAB STANDARD BOX, 2500 REGULAR CAB, 3/4 TON, 3500 CHASSIS EXTENDED CAB 161.5, 3500 CHASSIS EXTENDED CAB 185.5, 3500 CHASSIS REGULAR CAB 137.0, 3500 CHASSIS REGULAR CAB 161.5, 3500 CREW CAB, 3500 EXTENDED CAB, 3500 REGULAR CAB, CLASSIC 2500 CREW CAB LONG BOX, CLASSIC 2500 CREW CAB STANDARD BOX, CLASSIC 2500 EXTENDED CAB LONG BOX, CLASSIC 2500 EXTENDED CAB STANDARD BOX, CLASSIC 2500 REGULAR CAB, CLASSIC 3500 CHASSIS EXTENDED CAB 161.5, CLASSIC 3500 CREW CAB, CLASSIC 3500 EXTENDED CAB, CLASSIC 3500 REGULAR CAB, EXT 3/4 TON, XL 3/4 TON
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Chevrolet Suburban Engine Crankshaft
Part Number: 23502596
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- Other Name: Crankshaft Asm ; Crankshaft, Engine; Crankshaft
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by GM's factory warranty.
Fits the following Vehicles:
- 1992-1999 Chevrolet Suburban | 1/2 TON, 3/4 TON | 8 Cyl 6.5L Diesel
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Chevrolet Suburban Crankshaft Assembly, .
Part Number: 12712984
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- Other Name: Crankshaft
- Replaced by: 12732515
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- 2023-2024 Chevrolet Suburban | 1/2 TON | 8 Cyl 6.2L
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Chevrolet Suburban Engine Crankshaft
Part Number: 12588614
$802.32 MSRP: $1273.82
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- Other Name: Crankshaft Asm ; Crankshaft, Engine; Crankshaft
- Replaced by: 12736807
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- 2007-2014 Chevrolet Suburban | 1/2 TON | 8 Cyl 5.3L, 8 Cyl 5.3L Flex
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Chevrolet Suburban Engine Crankshaft
Part Number: 336782
Product Specifications
- Other Name: Crankshaft, Engine; Crankshaft
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by GM's factory warranty.
Fits the following Vehicles:
- 1985-1991 Chevrolet Suburban | 1/2 TON, 3/4 TON | 8 Cyl 7.4L
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Chevrolet Suburban Engine Crankshaft
Part Number: 12574523
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- Other Name: Crankshaft Asm ; Crankshaft, Engine; Crankshaft
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by GM's factory warranty.
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- 2005 Chevrolet Suburban | 1/2 TON
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Chevrolet Suburban Engine Crankshaft
Part Number: 12559357
Product Specifications
- Other Name: Crankshaft Asm ; Crankshaft, Engine; Crankshaft
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by GM's factory warranty.
Fits the following Vehicles:
- 2000-2004 Chevrolet Suburban | 1/2 TON, 1500 CREW CAB, 1500 CREW CAB LONG BOX, 1500 CREW CAB STANDARD BOX, 1500 EXTENDED CAB LONG BOX, 1500 EXTENDED CAB STANDARD BOX, 1500 REGULAR CAB LONG BOX, 1500 REGULAR CAB STANDARD BOX, 2500 CREW CAB LONG BOX, 2500 CREW CAB STANDARD BOX, 2500 EXTENDED CAB LONG BOX, 2500 EXTENDED CAB STANDARD BOX, 2500 REGULAR CAB, 3/4 TON, 4 DOOR 1/2 TON, CLASSIC 1500 CREW CAB LONG BOX, CLASSIC 1500 EXTENDED CAB LONG BOX, CLASSIC 1500 EXTENDED CAB STANDARD BOX, CLASSIC 1500 REGULAR CAB LONG BOX, CLASSIC 1500 REGULAR CAB STANDARD BOX, CLASSIC 2500 CREW CAB LONG BOX, CLASSIC 2500 CREW CAB STANDARD BOX, CLASSIC 2500 EXTENDED CAB LONG BOX, CLASSIC 2500 EXTENDED CAB STANDARD BOX, CLASSIC 2500 REGULAR CAB, EXT 1/2 TON, EXT 3/4 TON, XL 1/2 TON, XL 3/4 TON, YUKON/DENALI | 8 Cyl 5.3L, 8 Cyl 5.3L Flex
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Chevrolet Suburban Engine Crankshaft
Part Number: 12574522
Product Specifications
- Other Name: Crankshaft Asm ; Crankshaft, Engine; Crankshaft
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by GM's factory warranty.
Fits the following Vehicles:
- 2004-2006 Chevrolet Suburban | 1/2 TON, 1500 CREW CAB, 1500 CREW CAB LONG BOX, 1500 CREW CAB STANDARD BOX, 1500 EXTENDED CAB LONG BOX, 1500 EXTENDED CAB STANDARD BOX, 1500 REGULAR CAB LONG BOX, 1500 REGULAR CAB STANDARD BOX, 4 DOOR 1/2 TON, CLASSIC 1500 CREW CAB LONG BOX, CLASSIC 1500 EXTENDED CAB LONG BOX, CLASSIC 1500 EXTENDED CAB STANDARD BOX, CLASSIC 1500 REGULAR CAB LONG BOX, CLASSIC 1500 REGULAR CAB STANDARD BOX, EXT 1/2 TON, XL 1/2 TON, YUKON/DENALI | 8 Cyl 5.3L, 8 Cyl 5.3L Flex
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Chevrolet Suburban Crankshaft
Part Number: 3932444
Product Specifications
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by GM's factory warranty.
Fits the following Vehicles:
- 1985-1986 Chevrolet Suburban | 1/2 TON, 3/4 TON | 8 Cyl 5.0L, 8 Cyl 5.7L
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Chevrolet Suburban Engine Crankshaft
Part Number: 12559356
Product Specifications
- Other Name: Crankshaft Asm ; Crankshaft, Engine; Crankshaft
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by GM's factory warranty.
Fits the following Vehicles:
- 2001-2004 Chevrolet Suburban | 1/2 TON, 1500 CREW CAB, 1500 CREW CAB LONG BOX, 1500 CREW CAB STANDARD BOX, 1500 EXTENDED CAB LONG BOX, 1500 EXTENDED CAB STANDARD BOX, 1500 REGULAR CAB LONG BOX, 1500 REGULAR CAB STANDARD BOX, 4 DOOR 1/2 TON, CLASSIC 1500 CREW CAB LONG BOX, CLASSIC 1500 EXTENDED CAB LONG BOX, CLASSIC 1500 EXTENDED CAB STANDARD BOX, CLASSIC 1500 REGULAR CAB LONG BOX, CLASSIC 1500 REGULAR CAB STANDARD BOX, EXT 1/2 TON, XL 1/2 TON, YUKON/DENALI
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Chevrolet Suburban Crankshaft Assembly
Part Number: 23500246
Product Specifications
- Other Name: Crankshaft Asm; Crankshaft
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by GM's factory warranty.
Fits the following Vehicles:
- 1985-1991 Chevrolet Suburban | 1/2 TON, 3/4 TON | 8 Cyl 6.2L Diesel

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Chevrolet Suburban Crankshaft

The Chevrolet Suburban Crankshaft is tasked with the job of converting the up and down forces of the pistons into smooth rotary power that will eventually spin the transmission and wheels. Inside each Suburban engine block, the Crankshaft rides in precision bearings. Its offset throws accept the push of connecting rods and convert that motion into rotation. Low output Chevrolet V8s typically rely on a cast iron Crankshaft, a cost-effective yet sturdy design suited for daily driving, while higher horsepower versions upgrade to a forged steel style that is more durable and does not flex under greater stress. This material difference marks the main variation applied over the years since both styles have the same goals, but the forged unit has added strength due to its denser grain and heat treatment. Regardless of type, the Suburban component must remain bathed in clean oil, as grit or low pressure can score journals, widen clearances and invite knocking vibrations. With routine service, the Crankshaft should last the full life of the vehicle, although severe debris hits or lack of lubrication can cause a Crankshaft to need replacement, which requires the removal of the engine and precise alignment of the bearings. Such durability is a key reason why Chevrolet emphasizes proper maintenance intervals, as a healthy component ensures the confident hauling and family cruising for which the model is so famous.

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Chevrolet Suburban Crankshaft Parts Questions & Experts Answers

Crankshaft Assembly
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Q: How to remove and install a crankshaft on Chevrolet Suburban?
A:
When you want to remove the crankshaft, mount a dial indicator and touch its end with that of the crankshaft. The next step is prying it backward to zero the dial indicator and then forward to check the reading. Check whether there is a wear on the crankshaft thrust surfaces if it has an endplay more than 0.003 to 0.010 inches. Loosen main bearing cap bolts and remove caps in order to remove crankshaft from these engines. Be mindful of the weight when removing crankshafts from engines. Crankshaft installation involves placing the engine block upside down on its bottom surface and removal of main bearing caps in this position. Plastigage is used for checking the oil clearance for main bearings while the connecting rod bolts are tightened using clean engine oil on their threads according to this repair manual. The main bearing caps must now be removed by lifting them up slowly after loosening all bolts as described in this manual. Comparing these crushed Plastigage wires' widths indicates how much space between cylinder block and these rings exist-it means one should scrape off all residium that could still be stuck onto them so they can rise above them freely at any time if necessary (Hartzell, 2011). After applying lubricant onto both surfaces where they meet each other, place these connecting rod back into its original location again since new bearings have been installed (Hartzell, 2011). Changing connecting rod bearings requires cleaning mating surfaces of engine block and bearing cap plus lubing faces for inserts before tightening main bearing cap bolts using clean engine oil on bolt threads (Hartzell, 2011). Check for binding by seeing if there is any resistance when rotating by hand or recheck it after rotating through one full revolution as per instructions given in this sectional maintenance manual (Hartzell, 2011).