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HOMESERVICE MANUALSINFINITI2002I35 V6-3.5L (VQ35DE)REPAIR AND DIAGNOSISSPECIFICATIONSMECHANICAL SPECIFICATIONSENGINECYLINDER BLOCK ASSEMBLYCONNECTING ROD, ENGINESERVICE SPECIFICATIONS
2002 Infiniti I35 V6-3.5L (VQ35DE)
Service Specifications
2002 Infiniti I35 V6-3.5L (VQ35DE)SECTION Service Specifications
Connecting Rod Unit: mm (inch)
Center distance 144.15 - 144.25 (5.6752 - 5.6791)
Bend [per 100 (3.94)]
Limit 0.15 (0.0059)
Torsion [per 100 (3.94)]
Limit 0.30 (0.0118)
Connecting rod small end inner diameter 23.980 - 24.000 (0.9441 - 0.9449)
Piston pin bushing inner diameter*
Grade No. 0 22.000 - 22.006 (0.8661 - 0.8664)
Grade No. 1 22.006 - 22.012 (0.8664 - 0.8666)
Connecting rod big end inner diameter 55.000 - 55.013 (2.1654 - 2.1659)
Side clearance
Standard 0.20 - 0.35 (0.0079 - 0.0138)
Limit 0.40 (0.0157)
* After installing in connecting rod
Center distance 144.15 - 144.25 (5.6752 - 5.6791)
Bend [per 100 (3.94)]
Limit 0.15 (0.0059)
Torsion [per 100 (3.94)]
Limit 0.30 (0.0118)
Connecting rod small end inner diameter 23.980 - 24.000 (0.9441 - 0.9449)
Piston pin bushing inner diameter*
Grade No. 0 22.000 - 22.006 (0.8661 - 0.8664)
Grade No. 1 22.006 - 22.012 (0.8664 - 0.8666)
Connecting rod big end inner diameter 55.000 - 55.013 (2.1654 - 2.1659)
Side clearance
Standard 0.20 - 0.35 (0.0079 - 0.0138)
Limit 0.40 (0.0157)
* After installing in connecting rod
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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.