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HOMESERVICE MANUALSCHEVROLET1998EXPRESS 1 TON VAN V8-5.7L VIN RREPAIR AND DIAGNOSISSPECIFICATIONSMECHANICAL SPECIFICATIONSENGINECYLINDER BLOCK ASSEMBLYCONNECTING ROD, ENGINECONNECTING ROD DIMENSIONS
1998 Chevrolet Express 1 Ton Van V8-5.7L VIN R
Connecting Rod Dimensions
1998 Chevrolet Express 1 Ton Van V8-5.7L VIN RSECTION Connecting Rod Dimensions
Connecting Rod Bearing Clearance (Production) 0.033 - 0.078 mm (0.0013 - 0.0031 inch)
Connecting Rod Bearing Clearance (Service) 0.025 - 0.063 mm (0.0010 - 0.0025 inch)
Connecting Rod Journal Diameter 53.304 - 53.334 mm (2.0986 - 2.0998 inch)
Connecting Rod Journal Out-of-Round (Production) 0.007 mm (Maximum) (0.0003 inch (Maximum))
Connecting Rod Journal Out-of-Round (Service) 0.025 mm (Maximum) (0.0010 inch (Maximum))
Connecting Rod Journal Taper (Production) 0.007 mm (Maximum) (0.0003 inch (Maximum))
Connecting Rod Journal Taper (Service) 0.025 mm (Maximum) (0.0010 inch (Maximum))
Connecting Rod Side Clearance 0.15 - 0.68 mm (0.006 - 0.027 inch)
Connecting Rod Bearing Clearance (Service) 0.025 - 0.063 mm (0.0010 - 0.0025 inch)
Connecting Rod Journal Diameter 53.304 - 53.334 mm (2.0986 - 2.0998 inch)
Connecting Rod Journal Out-of-Round (Production) 0.007 mm (Maximum) (0.0003 inch (Maximum))
Connecting Rod Journal Out-of-Round (Service) 0.025 mm (Maximum) (0.0010 inch (Maximum))
Connecting Rod Journal Taper (Production) 0.007 mm (Maximum) (0.0003 inch (Maximum))
Connecting Rod Journal Taper (Service) 0.025 mm (Maximum) (0.0010 inch (Maximum))
Connecting Rod Side Clearance 0.15 - 0.68 mm (0.006 - 0.027 inch)
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When to See a Mechanic
Stop DIY work and contact a certified mechanic immediately if any of the following apply:
- • You smell fuel, burning insulation, or see smoke.
- • Brakes feel soft, pull hard to one side, or make grinding noises.
- • The engine overheats, stalls repeatedly, or misfires under load.
- • You are missing required tools, torque specs, or safe lifting equipment.
- • You are not confident in the next step or safety outcome.