Connecting Rod, Engine

2005 Chevrolet Blazer 4WD V6-4.3L VIN XSECTION Connecting Rod, Engine
Connecting Rod Nut
^ First Pass 27 Nm (20 ft. lbs.)
^ Final Pass 70 degrees
Connecting Rod
Connecting Rod Bearing Clearance - Production 0.038-0.078 mm (0.0015-0.0031 inch)
Connecting Rod Bearing Clearance - Service 0.025-0.063 mm (0.0010-0.0025 inch)
Connecting Rod Side Clearance 0.15-0.44 mm (0.006-0.017 inch)
Crankshaft
Connecting Rod Journal Diameter 57.116-57.148 mm (2.2487-2.2497 inch)
Connecting Rod Journal Out-of-Round - Production 0.008 mm (0.0003 inch)
Connecting Rod Journal Out-of-Round - Service 0.025 mm (0.0010 inch)
Connecting Rod Journal Taper - Production 0.010 mm (0.0004 inch)
Connecting Rod Journal Taper - Service 0.025 mm (0.0010 inch)
RENDER: 1.0x

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