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HOMESERVICE MANUALSCHEVROLET2012CRUZE L4-1.8LREPAIR AND DIAGNOSISENGINE, COOLING AND EXHAUSTENGINECYLINDER BLOCK ASSEMBLYCONNECTING RODSPECIFICATIONS
2012 Chevrolet Cruze L4-1.8L
Connecting Rod: Specifications
2012 Chevrolet Cruze L4-1.8LSECTION Specifications
Connecting Rod Bearing Cap Bolt 35 Nm+45�+15� (1) (26 lb ft+45�+15� (1))
(1) - Use NEW fastening nuts.
Con-Rod Bearing Shell Thickness - Standard Size
1.485-1.497 mm
0.0585-0.0590 in
Con-Rod Bearing Shell Thickness - Undersize 0.25
1.610-1.622 mm
0.0634-0.0639 in
Con-Rod Bearing Shell Thickness - Undersize 0.50
1.735-1.747 mm
0.0684-0.0688 in
Con-Rod Bearing Allowable Clearance
0.019-0.071 mm
0.0007-0.0028 in
(1) - Use NEW fastening nuts.
Con-Rod Bearing Shell Thickness - Standard Size
1.485-1.497 mm
0.0585-0.0590 in
Con-Rod Bearing Shell Thickness - Undersize 0.25
1.610-1.622 mm
0.0634-0.0639 in
Con-Rod Bearing Shell Thickness - Undersize 0.50
1.735-1.747 mm
0.0684-0.0688 in
Con-Rod Bearing Allowable Clearance
0.019-0.071 mm
0.0007-0.0028 in
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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.