Removal & Installation

REMOVAL
1. Remove spark plugs (12405). Refer to Powertrain Management.
2. Remove oil pan (6675).
3. Turn crankshaft (6303) until connecting rod (6200) from which the connecting rod bearings are to be removed is at the lowest point of travel.
4. Remove connecting rod cap and lower connecting rod bearing.
5. Push piston (6108) up into cylinder bore slightly to provide clearance for removal. Remove upper connecting rod bearing from connecting rod.

CAUTION: Care should be taken not to damage the fractured rod and cap joint face surfaces or possible damage to engine may occur.

NOTE: Connecting rod bolts are retained in the bolt hole with a light press fit. The connecting rod bolts have been torqued to yield at least twice and MUST be discarded.





6. Use a hammer and punch to drive connecting rod bolts from connecting rod cap.

INSTALLATION

NOTE: Lightly oil all bolt and stud bolt threads before installation with clean engine oil meeting Ford specification WSS-M2C153-F.

1. Thoroughly clean connecting rod bearings, connecting rod cap and connecting rod.

CAUTION: Contaminants allowed to remain on the connecting rod, connecting rod cap or connecting rod bearing can distort bearing or damage crankshaft journals.

2. Clean crankshaft journal and lubricate with Engine Assembly Lubricant D9AZ-19579-D or equivalent meeting Ford specification ESR-M99C80-A.

NOTE: When installing connecting rod bearing, make sure tab on connecting rod bearing engages slot in connecting rod and that connecting rod bearing is fully seated in connecting rod.

3. Install upper connecting rod bearing in the connecting rod and pull connecting rod down until it seats on crankshaft.
4. Install lower connecting rod bearing in connecting rod cap and lubricate bearing surface with Engine Assembly Lubricant D9AZ-19579-D or equivalent meeting Ford specification ESR-M99C80-A.
5. Make sure connecting rod is seated on crankshaft journal. Install connecting rod cap. Tighten retaining bolts in three steps:
Step 1 ... Tighten to 20-25 Nm (15-18 ft. lbs.).
Step 2 ... Tighten to 40-45 Nm (30-33 ft. lbs.).
Step 3 ... Rotate an additional 90-120°.
7. If necessary, check connecting rod side clearance.
6. Install oil pump screen cover and tube.
7. Install oil pan.
8. Install spark plugs.