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HOMESERVICE MANUALSCHEVROLET2003MALIBU V6-3.1L VIN JREPAIR AND DIAGNOSISSPECIFICATIONSMECHANICAL SPECIFICATIONSENGINECYLINDER BLOCK ASSEMBLYCONNECTING ROD, ENGINE
2003 Chevrolet Malibu V6-3.1L VIN J
Connecting Rod, Engine
2003 Chevrolet Malibu V6-3.1L VIN JSECTION Connecting Rod, Engine
Connecting Rod Bearing Cap Nut
First Pass 20 Nm (15 ft. lbs.)
Final Pass 75 degrees
Connecting Rod Connecting Rod Bearing Journal Diameter 50.768 - 50.784 mm (1.9987 - 1.9994 in)
Connecting Rod Bearing Journal Taper 0.005 mm (0.0002 in)
Connecting Rod Bearing Journal Out Of Round 0.005 mm (0.0002 inch)
Connecting Rod Bearing Bore Diameter 53.962 - 53.984 mm (2.124 - 2.125 inch)
Connecting Rod Inside Bearing Diameter 50.812 - 50.850 mm (2.000 - 2.002 inch)
Connecting Rod Bearing Journal Clearance 0.018 - 0.062 mm (0.0007 - 0.0024 inch)
Connecting Rod Side Clearance 0.18 - 0.44 mm (0.007 - 0.017 inch)
First Pass 20 Nm (15 ft. lbs.)
Final Pass 75 degrees
Connecting Rod Connecting Rod Bearing Journal Diameter 50.768 - 50.784 mm (1.9987 - 1.9994 in)
Connecting Rod Bearing Journal Taper 0.005 mm (0.0002 in)
Connecting Rod Bearing Journal Out Of Round 0.005 mm (0.0002 inch)
Connecting Rod Bearing Bore Diameter 53.962 - 53.984 mm (2.124 - 2.125 inch)
Connecting Rod Inside Bearing Diameter 50.812 - 50.850 mm (2.000 - 2.002 inch)
Connecting Rod Bearing Journal Clearance 0.018 - 0.062 mm (0.0007 - 0.0024 inch)
Connecting Rod Side Clearance 0.18 - 0.44 mm (0.007 - 0.017 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.