Pontiac Workshop Service and Repair Manuals

Connecting Rod: Specifications

Rod Bearing Journal Diameter ..........................................................................................................................  50.768 - 50.784 mm (1.9987 - 1.9994 inch)
Rod Bearing Journal Taper - Max ...................................................................................................................................................  0.005 mm (0.0002 inch)
Rod Bearing Journal Out Of Round - Max ......................................................................................................................................  0.005 mm (0.0002 inch)
Rod Bearing Bore Diameter ..................................................................................................................................  53.962 - 53.984 mm (2.124 - 2.125 inch)
Rod Inside Bearing Diameter ................................................................................................................................  50.812 - 50.850 mm (2.000 - 2.002 inch)
Rod Bearing Journal Clearance .............................................................................................................................  0.018 - 0.062 mm (0.0007 - 0.0024 inch)
Rod Side Clearance ....................................................................................................................................................  0.18 - 0.44 mm    (0.007 - 0.017 inch)
Connecting Rod Bearing Cap Nut

First Pass ...............................................................................................................................................................................................  20 Nm (15 ft. lbs.)
Final Pass .......................................................................................................................................................................................................  (75 degrees)