Connecting Rod Specifications

2000 Chevrolet C Tahoe 2WD V8-4.8L VIN VSECTION Connecting Rod Specifications
Connecting Rod Bearing Bore Diameter 2.224- 2.225 in
Connecting Rod Bearing Bore Out-of_Round 0.00015- 0.0003 in
Connecting Rod Bearing Clearance (Production) 0.0006- 0.00248 in
Connecting Rod Bearing Clearance (Service Limit) 0.0006- 0.003 in
Connecting Rod Side Clearance 0.0043- 0.02 in
Connecting Rod Bolts (First Pass) 15 lb ft
Connecting Rod Bolts (Final Pass) 85 degrees
RENDER: 1.0x

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