Yukon/Denali 2WD V8-5.3L VIN Z Flex Fuel (2005)
Connecting Rod: Specifications
Connecting Rod Bolts
First Pass ............................................................................................................................................................................................... 20 Nm (15 ft. lbs.)
Final Pass .......................................................................................................................................................................................................... 85 degrees
Connecting Rod
Connecting Rod Bearing Clearance
Production ...................................................................................................................................................... 0.023-0.065 mm (0.0009-0.0025 inch)
Service .............................................................................................................................................................. 0.023-0.076 mm (0.0009-0.003 inch)
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)
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)
