Removal & Installation

REMOVAL
1. Remove spark plugs (12405).
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 connecting rod bearing.
5. Remove upper connecting rod bearing. Push piston (6108) up into cylinder block bore slightly to provide clearance for removal.

CAUTION: Tape or place old ignition wire spark plug boots over connecting rod bolts to avoid damage to crankshaft journal during service.

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

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

NOTE: Lightly oil bolt and stud threads before installation.

2. Clean crankshaft journal and lubricate with Engine Assembly Lubricant D9AZ-19579-D or equivalent meeting Ford specification ESR-M99C80-A.
3. Install upper connecting rod bearing in the connecting rod and pull connecting rod down until connecting rod seats on crankshaft.

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

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. Install connecting rod cap and retaining bolts as follows:
- Tighten bolts to 20-25 Nm (15- 18 ft. lbs.).
- Tighten bolts to 40-45 Nm (30-33 ft. lbs.).
- Rotate an additional 90-120 degrees.

6. Install oil pan as described.
7. Install spark plugs.