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HOMESERVICE MANUALSCHEVROLET2004MALIBU V6-3.5L VIN 8REPAIR AND DIAGNOSISSPECIFICATIONSMECHANICAL SPECIFICATIONSENGINECYLINDER BLOCK ASSEMBLYCONNECTING ROD, ENGINE
2004 Chevrolet Malibu V6-3.5L VIN 8
Connecting Rod, Engine
2004 Chevrolet Malibu V6-3.5L VIN 8SECTION Connecting Rod, Engine
Connecting Rod Bearing Cap Bolt
First Pass 25 Nm (18 ft. lbs.).
Final Pass 110 degrees
Connecting Rod Bore Diameter 60.322-60.338 mm (2 375-2.376 inch)
Connecting Rod Bore Out-of-Round 0.006 mm (0.00023 inch)
Connecting Rod Length - Center to Center 150 mm (5.9 inch)
Connecting Rod Side Clearance 0.200-0.241 mm (0 008-0.009 inch)
Crankshaft
Connecting Rod Journal Diameter 50.768-50.784 mm (1.9987-1.9994 inch)
Connecting Rod Journal Out-of-Round 0.005 mm (0.0002 inch)
Connecting Rod Journal Taper 0 005 mm (0 0002 inch)
Connecting Rod Journal Width 21.92-22.08 mm (0 863-0 869 inch)
First Pass 25 Nm (18 ft. lbs.).
Final Pass 110 degrees
Connecting Rod Bore Diameter 60.322-60.338 mm (2 375-2.376 inch)
Connecting Rod Bore Out-of-Round 0.006 mm (0.00023 inch)
Connecting Rod Length - Center to Center 150 mm (5.9 inch)
Connecting Rod Side Clearance 0.200-0.241 mm (0 008-0.009 inch)
Crankshaft
Connecting Rod Journal Diameter 50.768-50.784 mm (1.9987-1.9994 inch)
Connecting Rod Journal Out-of-Round 0.005 mm (0.0002 inch)
Connecting Rod Journal Taper 0 005 mm (0 0002 inch)
Connecting Rod Journal Width 21.92-22.08 mm (0 863-0 869 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.