Sierra 1500 2WD V8-5.3L Hybrid (2004)
Connecting Rod: Specifications
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 ................................................................................. 0.004-0.008 mm (0.00015-0.0003 inch)
Connecting Rod Side Clearance ...................................................................................................................................... 0.11-0.51 mm (0.00433-0.02 inch)
