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HOMESERVICE MANUALSCHEVROLET2012SILVERADO 2500 2WD V8-6.6L DSL TURBOREPAIR AND DIAGNOSISSPECIFICATIONSMECHANICAL SPECIFICATIONSENGINECONNECTING ROD, ENGINE
2012 Chevrolet Silverado 2500 2WD V8-6.6L DSL Turbo
Connecting Rod, Engine
2012 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.)
Crankshaft
Connecting Rod Journal Diameter -
Service Limit 62.88 mm (2.4756 in.)
Connecting Rod Journal Diameter -
Production Value 62.902-62.922 mm (2.4764-2.4772 in.)
Connecting Rod Cap Bolt - Angular Tightening Method
1st Step 64 Nm (47 lb ft.)
2nd 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.)
Crankshaft
Connecting Rod Journal Diameter -
Service Limit 62.88 mm (2.4756 in.)
Connecting Rod Journal Diameter -
Production Value 62.902-62.922 mm (2.4764-2.4772 in.)
Connecting Rod Cap Bolt - Angular Tightening Method
1st Step 64 Nm (47 lb ft.)
2nd 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.