350Z V6-3.5L (VQ35DE) (2006)
Connecting Rod Bearing: Specifications
CONNECTING ROD BIG END DIAMETER
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Install connecting rod bearing cap without installing connecting rod bearing, and tightening connecting rod bolts to the specified torque.
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Measure the inner diameter of connecting rod big end with inside micrometer.
Standard: 55.000 - 55.013 mm (2.1654 - 2.1659 inch)
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If out of the standard, replace connecting rod assembly.
CONNECTING ROD BUSHING OIL CLEARANCE
Connecting Rod Bushing Inner Diameter
Measure the inner diameter of connecting rod bushing with inside micrometer.
Standard: 22.000 - 22.012 mm (0.8661 - 0.8666 inch)
Piston Pin Outer Diameter
Measure the outer diameter of piston pin with micrometer.
Standard: 21.989 - 22.001 mm (0.8657 - 0.8662 inch)
Connecting Rod Bushing Oil Clearance
(Connecting rod bushing oil clearance) = (Connecting rod bushing inner diameter) - (Piston pin outer diameter)
Standard: 0.005 - 0.017 mm (0.0002 - 0.0007 inch)
Limit: 0.030 mm (0.0012 inch)
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If the measured value exceeds the limit, replace connecting rod assembly and/or piston and piston pin assembly.
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If replacing piston and piston pin assembly, refer to EM-151, "HOW TO SELECT PISTON". See: Service and Repair/How to Select Piston and
Bearing
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If replacing connecting rod assembly, refer to EM-163, "CONNECTING ROD BEARING OIL CLEARANCE" to select the connecting rod
bearing. See: Specifications/Service Limits & General Specifications
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