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HOMESERVICE MANUALSHYUNDAI2003TIBURON V6-2.7LREPAIR AND DIAGNOSISSPECIFICATIONSMECHANICAL SPECIFICATIONSENGINECYLINDER BLOCK ASSEMBLYCONNECTING ROD, ENGINE
2003 Hyundai Tiburon V6-2.7L
Connecting Rod, Engine
2003 Hyundai Tiburon V6-2.7LSECTION Connecting Rod, Engine
Piston pin installation force 2,450 - 12,255 N (250 - 1,250 kg, 551 - 2,755 lb)
Side clearance (big end)
Specification 0.10 - 0.25 mm (0.0039 - 0.0098 inch)
Limit 0.4 mm (0.016 inch)
Bend 0.05 mm or less/100 mm (0.0020 in. or less/3.937 inch)
Bearing oil clearance
Specification 0.018 - 0.036 mm (O.0007 - 0.0014 inch)
Limit 0.1 mm (0.004 inch)
TIGHTENING TORQUE
Connecting rod bolt 16 - 20 Nm (12 - 15 ft. lbs.) + 90 - 94°
Side clearance (big end)
Specification 0.10 - 0.25 mm (0.0039 - 0.0098 inch)
Limit 0.4 mm (0.016 inch)
Bend 0.05 mm or less/100 mm (0.0020 in. or less/3.937 inch)
Bearing oil clearance
Specification 0.018 - 0.036 mm (O.0007 - 0.0014 inch)
Limit 0.1 mm (0.004 inch)
TIGHTENING TORQUE
Connecting rod bolt 16 - 20 Nm (12 - 15 ft. lbs.) + 90 - 94°
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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.