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Thunderbird V6-3.8L VIN 4
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Connecting Rod, Engine
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Connecting Rod Nut
Connecting Rod Nut
Tightening Specifications
Tighten nuts evenly, in three steps.
Step 1
Tighten to 40 Nm (30 ft. lbs.)
Step 2
Rotate an additional 90-120°