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HOMESERVICE MANUALSCHEVROLET2002EXPRESS 1/2 TON VAN V8-5.7L VIN RREPAIR AND DIAGNOSISSPECIFICATIONSMECHANICAL SPECIFICATIONSENGINECYLINDER BLOCK ASSEMBLYCONNECTING ROD, ENGINE
2002 Chevrolet Express 1/2 Ton Van V8-5.7L VIN R
Connecting Rod, Engine
2002 Chevrolet Express 1/2 Ton Van V8-5.7L VIN RSECTION Connecting Rod, Engine
Connecting Rod Nut First Pass 27 Nm (20 ft. lbs.)
Final Pass +70°
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 56.505-56.533 mm (2.2246-2.2257 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 0.15-0.61 mm (0.006-0.024 inch)
Final Pass +70°
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 56.505-56.533 mm (2.2246-2.2257 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 0.15-0.61 mm (0.006-0.024 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.