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HOMESERVICE MANUALSCHRYSLER2010PT CRUISER L4-2.4LREPAIR AND DIAGNOSISSPECIFICATIONSMECHANICAL SPECIFICATIONSENGINECONNECTING ROD, ENGINE
2010 Chrysler PT Cruiser L4-2.4L
Connecting Rod, Engine
2010 Chrysler PT Cruiser L4-2.4LSECTION Connecting Rod, Engine
CONNECTING ROD
Connecting Rod Cap-Bolts 27 Nm+1/4 turn (20 ft. lbs+1/4 turn)
Side Clearance 0.13-0.38 mm (0.005-0.015 in.)
Wear Limit 0.40 mm (0.016 in.)
Connecting Rod Journal Diameter 49.984 - 50.000 mm (1.968 - 1.9685 in.)
Bore Diameter-Piston Pin
Non-Turbo 20.96-20.98 mm (0.8252-0.8260 in.)
Bore Diameter-Crankshaft End
Non-Turbo 52.993-53.007 mm (2.0863-2.0868 in.)
Connecting Rod Cap-Bolts 27 Nm+1/4 turn (20 ft. lbs+1/4 turn)
Side Clearance 0.13-0.38 mm (0.005-0.015 in.)
Wear Limit 0.40 mm (0.016 in.)
Connecting Rod Journal Diameter 49.984 - 50.000 mm (1.968 - 1.9685 in.)
Bore Diameter-Piston Pin
Non-Turbo 20.96-20.98 mm (0.8252-0.8260 in.)
Bore Diameter-Crankshaft End
Non-Turbo 52.993-53.007 mm (2.0863-2.0868 in.)
RENDER: 1.0x
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When to See a Mechanic
Stop DIY work and contact a certified mechanic immediately if any of the following apply:
- β’ You smell fuel, burning insulation, or see smoke.
- β’ Brakes feel soft, pull hard to one side, or make grinding noises.
- β’ The engine overheats, stalls repeatedly, or misfires under load.
- β’ You are missing required tools, torque specs, or safe lifting equipment.
- β’ You are not confident in the next step or safety outcome.