Connecting Rod, Engine

2006 Chevrolet Impala V6-3.5L VIN K Flex FuelSECTION 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)
RENDER: 1.0x

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