Engine Component Description: Crankshaft
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2007 Saturn Vue. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
The crankshaft is of a cast iron design. The crankshaft is supported by 4 main bearings. The bearings are retained by bearing caps which are machined with the engine block for proper alignment and clearance. Journal number 3 is the thrust journal. Flat areas on the front of the crankshaft drive the oil pump assembly. A keyway and key on the front of the crankshaft align and position the timing belt drive sprocket and crankshaft balancer.