Chevrolet Workshop Service and Repair Manuals

Connecting Rod: Specifications

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 - First Pass..................................................................................................................................................................20 Nm (15 lb ft.)
Connecting Rod Bolts - Final Pass...........................................................................................................................................................................85 degrees