TrailBlazer 4WD V8-5.3L VIN M (2006)
Connecting Rod: Specifications
The contents of this article have been updated by TSB # 07-06-01-002 dated 3/5/2007.
Connecting Rod Bolts - First Pass ............................................................................................................................................................ 20 Nm (15 ft. lbs.)
Connecting Rod Bolts - Final Pass ........................................................................................................................................................................ 85 degrees
Connecting Rod Bore Diameter - Bearing End ........................................................................................................ 56.505-56.525 mm (2.224-2.225 inch)
Connecting Rod Bore Out-of-Round - Bearing End - Production .......................................................................... 0.004-0.008 mm (0.00015-0.0003 inch)
Connecting Rod Bore Out-of-Round - Bearing End - Service ................................................................................ 0.00--0.008 mm (0.00015-0.0003 inch)
Connecting Rod Side Clearance ..................................................................................................................................... 0.11-0.51 mm (0.00433-0.02 inch)
