Connecting Rod: Specifications

2010 Chevrolet HHR L4-2.2LSECTION Specifications
ROD BEARING CAP TORQUE AND SEQUENCE

Connecting Rod Bolt
First Pass 25 Nm (18 lb ft)
Final Pass 100 degrees

CONNECTING ROD SIDE CLEARANCE, OUT-OF-ROUND & DIAMETER

Connecting Rod Side Clearance 0.070-0.370 mm (0.0028-0.0146 in)
Connecting Rod Journal Diameter 49.000-49.014 mm (1.9291-1.9297 in)
Connecting Rod Bore Diameter - Bearing End 52.118-52.134 mm (2.0519-2.05252 in)
Connecting Rod Bore Diameter - Pin End 20.007-20.017 mm (0.7877-0.7881 in)
Connecting Rod Straightness - Bend - Maximum 0.021 mm (0.0083 in)
Connecting Rod Straightness - Twist - Maximum 0.04 mm (0.0157 in)
RENDER: 1.0x

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