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Connecting Rod Bearing

L81 TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS
Connecting Rod Cap Bolts 35 Nm (26 ft. lbs.)

Engine Block Specifications
Connecting Rod Journal Diameter 48.971-48.987 (1.927- 1.928 inches)
Undersize - 0.25 48.721-48.737 (1.918-1.9191 inches)
Undersize - 0.50 48.471-48.487 (1.908-1.9091 inches)
Connecting Rod
Side Clearance 0.07-0.28 (0.0027-0.01101 inches)
Side Clearance 0.013-0.061 (0.0005-0.0024 inches)
Big End Diameter 52.000-52.012 (2.0472-2.0477 inches)

Connecting Rod Bearing Caps
- Use new connecting rod cap bolts.
- Install connecting rod cap bolts.
Connecting Rod Cap Bolts: 35 Nm (26 ft. lbs.)
- Repeat steps for the remaining pistons.