9000 CSE V6-2962cc 3.0L DOHC (B308) (1996)
Crankshaft: Description and Operation
The crankshaft has ground journals which are hardened by an induction hardening process. This provides a hard-wearing surface finish. There are four
main bearings. There are lubricating oil channels drilled in the shaft. All main bearings are replaceable. The No.2 and No.3 main bearings have no
grooves in the bearing caps. The sensor wheel for the engine management system is screwed to the crankshaft.