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HOMESERVICE MANUALSCHEVROLET2009SILVERADO 2500 2WD V8-6.6L DSL TURBOREPAIR AND DIAGNOSISSPECIFICATIONSMECHANICAL SPECIFICATIONSENGINECYLINDER BLOCK ASSEMBLYCONNECTING ROD, ENGINE
2009 Chevrolet Silverado 2500 2WD V8-6.6L DSL Turbo
Connecting Rod, Engine
2009 Chevrolet Silverado 2500 2WD V8-6.6L DSL TurboSECTION Connecting Rod, Engine
Connecting Rod
Connecting Rod Bearing Clearance - Service Limit 0.10 mm (0.0039 in)
Connecting Rod Bearing Clearance - Production Value 0.036-0.077 mm (0.0014-0.0030 in)
Connecting Rod Bore Diameter - Bearing End - Production Value 62.958-62.979 mm (2.4789-2.4795 in)
Connecting Rod Bore Diameter - Pin End - Service Limit 34.53 mm (1.3594 in)
Connecting Rod Bore Diameter - Pin End - Production Value 34.512-34.522 mm (1.3587-1.3591 in)
Connecting Rod Length 163.0 mm (6.42 in)
Connecting Rod Side Clearance - Service Limit 0.54 mm (0.0213 in)
Connecting Rod Side Clearance - Production Value 0.31-0.49 mm (0.0122-0.0193 in)
Connecting Rod Cap Bolt - Angular Tightening Method 1st Step 64 Nm (1st Step 47 lb ft)
2nd Step 30 degrees 2nd Step 30 degrees
3rd Step 30 degrees 3rd Step 30 degrees
Connecting Rod Bearing Clearance - Service Limit 0.10 mm (0.0039 in)
Connecting Rod Bearing Clearance - Production Value 0.036-0.077 mm (0.0014-0.0030 in)
Connecting Rod Bore Diameter - Bearing End - Production Value 62.958-62.979 mm (2.4789-2.4795 in)
Connecting Rod Bore Diameter - Pin End - Service Limit 34.53 mm (1.3594 in)
Connecting Rod Bore Diameter - Pin End - Production Value 34.512-34.522 mm (1.3587-1.3591 in)
Connecting Rod Length 163.0 mm (6.42 in)
Connecting Rod Side Clearance - Service Limit 0.54 mm (0.0213 in)
Connecting Rod Side Clearance - Production Value 0.31-0.49 mm (0.0122-0.0193 in)
Connecting Rod Cap Bolt - Angular Tightening Method 1st Step 64 Nm (1st Step 47 lb ft)
2nd Step 30 degrees 2nd Step 30 degrees
3rd Step 30 degrees 3rd Step 30 degrees
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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.