Connecting Rod, Engine

2006 Chevrolet Express 2500 V8-6.6L DSL Turbo VIN 2SECTION Connecting Rod, Engine
Connecting Rod Cap Bolt - Angular Tightening Method
1st Step 64 Nm
2nd Step 30 degrees
3rd Step 30 degrees
1st Step 47 ft. lbs.
2nd Step 30 degrees
3rd Step 30 degrees

Connecting Rod Bore Diameter - Bearing End - Production Value 62.958 - 62.979 mm (2.4789 - 2.4795 inch)
Connecting Rod Bore Diameter - Pin End - Service Limit 34.53 mm (1.3594 inch)
Connecting Rod Bore Diameter - Pin End - Production Value 34.512 - 34.522 mm (1.3587 - 1.3591 inch)
Connecting Rod Length 163.0 mm (6.42 inch)
Connecting Rod Side Clearance - Service Limit 0.54 mm (0.0213 inch)
Connecting Rod Side Clearance - Production Value 0.31 - 0.49 mm (0.0122 - 0.0193 inch)
RENDER: 1.0x

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