Connecting Rod, Engine

2013 Chevrolet Tahoe 2WD V8-6.0L HybridSECTION Connecting Rod, Engine
Connecting Rod
Connecting Rod Bearing Clearance - Production 0.023-0.065 mm (0.0009-0.0025 in)
Connecting Rod Bearing Clearance - Service 0.023-0.076 mm (0.0009-0.003 in)
Connecting Rod Bore Diameter - Bearing End 56.505-56.525 mm (2.224-2.225 in)
Connecting Rod Bore Out-of-Round - Bearing End - Production 0.004-0.008 mm (0.00015-0.0003 in)
Connecting Rod Bore Out-of-Round - Bearing End - Service 0.004-0.008 mm (0.00015-0.0003 in)
Connecting Rod Side Clearance 0.11-0.51 mm (0.00433-0.02 in)
Connecting Rod Bolts
Tighten the bolts a first pass to 20 Nm (15 lb ft)
Tighten the bolts a final pass 85 degrees
RENDER: 1.0x

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