Express 2500 V8-5.3L VIN T (2005)
Connecting Rod: Specifications
Connecting Rod Bolts - First Pass ............................................................................................................................................................ 20 Nm (15 ft. lbs.)
Connecting Rod Bolts - Final Pass ........................................................................................................................................................................ 85 degrees
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)
