Connecting Rod: Specifications

2009 Chevrolet Impala V6-3.5LSECTION Specifications
CONNECTING ROD BEARING CAP BOLT

First Pass 25 Nm (18 lb ft)
Final Pass 110 degrees

CONNECTING ROD SIDE CLEARANCE

Connecting Rod Side Clearance 0.200-0.241 mm (0.008-0.009 in)

OUT-OF-ROUND

Connecting Rod Bore Out-of-Round 0.006 mm (0.00023 in)
Connecting Rod Journal Out-of-Round 0.005 mm (0.0002 in)

DIAMETER

Connecting Rod Bore Diameter 60.322-60.338 mm (2.375-2.376 in)
Connecting Rod Journal Diameter 57.122-57.138 mm (2.2489-2.2495 in)

Connecting Rod Length - Center to Center 150 mm (5.9 in)
Connecting Rod Journal Taper 0.005 mm (0.0002 in)
Connecting Rod Journal Width 21.92-22.08 mm (0.863-0.869 in)
RENDER: 1.0x

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