Malibu V6-3.1L VIN J (2002)
Connecting Rod: Specifications
Connecting Rod Bearing Cap Nut
First Pass ............................................................................................................................................................................................... 20 Nm (15 ft. lbs.)
Final Pass .......................................................................................................................................................................................................... 75 degrees
Connecting Rod Connecting Rod Bearing Journal Diameter ................................................................................ 50.768 - 50.784 mm (1.9987 - 1.9994 in)
Connecting Rod Bearing Journal Taper .............................................................................................................................................. 0.005 mm (0.0002 in)
Connecting Rod Bearing Journal Out Of Round ............................................................................................................................. 0.005 mm (0.0002 inch)
Connecting Rod Bearing Bore Diameter ............................................................................................................... 53.962 - 53.984 mm (2.124 - 2.125 inch)
Connecting Rod Inside Bearing Diameter ............................................................................................................. 50.812 - 50.850 mm (2.000 - 2.002 inch)
Connecting Rod Bearing Journal Clearance .......................................................................................................... 0.018 - 0.062 mm (0.0007 - 0.0024 inch)
Connecting Rod Side Clearance .................................................................................................................................... 0.18 - 0.44 mm (0.007 - 0.017 inch)
