Connecting Rod Bearing: Service and Repair

The connecting rod bearings are a selective fit to provide the necessary clearance.

REMOVAL
1. Remove spark plugs.
2. Remove oil pan.
3. Turn crankshaft until connecting rod 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 up into cylinder bore slightly to provide clearance for removal. Remove upper connecting rod bearing from connecting rod.

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

NOTE: Lightly oil all bolt and stud bolt threads before installation with Super Premium SAE 5W30 Motor Oil XO-5W30-QSP or equivalent meeting Ford specification WSS-M2C153-G.

2. Clean crankshaft journal and lubricate with Super Premium SAE 5W30 Motor Oil XO-5W30-QSP or equivalent meeting Ford specification WSS-M2C153-G.

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

3. Install connecting rod bearing in the connecting rod and pull connecting rod down until it seats on crankshaft.
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.
4. Install connecting rod bearing in connecting rod cap and lubricate bearing surface with Super Premium SAE 5W30 Motor Oil XO-5W30-QSP or equivalent meeting Ford specification WSS-M2C153-G.
5. Install connecting rod cap and retaining bolts. Tighten retaining bolts in three steps:
a. Tighten to 20-25 Nm (15-18 ft. lbs.).
b. Tighten to 40-45 Nm (30-33 ft. lbs.).
c. Rotate an additional 90-120 degrees.
6. Install oil pan.
7. Install spark plugs.