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HOMESERVICE MANUALSHYUNDAI2003SANTA FE V6-3.5LREPAIR AND DIAGNOSISSPECIFICATIONSMECHANICAL SPECIFICATIONSENGINECYLINDER BLOCK ASSEMBLYCONNECTING ROD, ENGINE
2003 Hyundai Santa Fe V6-3.5L
Connecting Rod, Engine
2003 Hyundai Santa Fe V6-3.5LSECTION Connecting Rod, Engine
General Specifications
Side clearance (Big end) 0.10 - 0.25 mm (0.0039 - 0.0098 inch)
Bend 0.05 mm or less / 100 mm (0.0020 inch or less /3.937 inch)
Twist 0.1 mm or less / 100 mm (0.0039 inch or less /3.937 inch)
Bearing
Oil clearance
Specification 0.026 - 0.044 mm (0.001 - 0.0017 inch)
Limit 0.1 mm (0.004 inch)
Pin diameter 22.001 - 22.004 mm (0.8661 - 0.8663 inch)
Tightening Torque
Connecting rod nuts 34 Nm + 90° (340 kgf-cm + 90°, 26 ft. lbs.)+ 90°)
Side clearance (Big end) 0.10 - 0.25 mm (0.0039 - 0.0098 inch)
Bend 0.05 mm or less / 100 mm (0.0020 inch or less /3.937 inch)
Twist 0.1 mm or less / 100 mm (0.0039 inch or less /3.937 inch)
Bearing
Oil clearance
Specification 0.026 - 0.044 mm (0.001 - 0.0017 inch)
Limit 0.1 mm (0.004 inch)
Pin diameter 22.001 - 22.004 mm (0.8661 - 0.8663 inch)
Tightening Torque
Connecting rod nuts 34 Nm + 90° (340 kgf-cm + 90°, 26 ft. lbs.)+ 90°)
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When to See a Mechanic
Stop DIY work and contact a certified mechanic immediately if any of the following apply:
- • You smell fuel, burning insulation, or see smoke.
- • Brakes feel soft, pull hard to one side, or make grinding noises.
- • The engine overheats, stalls repeatedly, or misfires under load.
- • You are missing required tools, torque specs, or safe lifting equipment.
- • You are not confident in the next step or safety outcome.