Removal and Installation

REMOVAL
1. Remove oil pan (6675) and oil pump screen cover and tube (6622).
2. Turn crankshaft (6303) until connecting rod bearing to be removed is accessible. If more than one connecting rod bearing is being removed, identify the connecting rod caps, connecting rods and connecting rod bearings for cylinder position.

NOTE: Connecting rod caps, connecting rods (6200) and connecting rod bearings (6211) should be numbered to make sure they are assembled in their original positions.

3. Remove the connecting rod cap, lower connecting rod bearing and upper connecting rod bearing. Keep cap and connecting rod bearings together. Use care to prevent damage to the bearing and cylinder bore surfaces.
4. Connecting rod bolts (6214) are retained in the connecting rod cap hole with a light press fit. The connecting rod bolts have been torqued to yield at least twice and must be discarded. Use a hammer and punch to drive connecting rod bolt from connecting rods.

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

5. Inspect the connecting rods, connecting rod caps and crankshaft.

INSTALLATION
1. Clean crankshaft connecting rod journals with a clean cloth.





2. Lubricate crankshaft and connecting rod bearing surfaces with clean engine oil meeting Ford specification WSS-M2C153-F.

Rear Oil Seal Retainer Tightening Sequence:

3. Install upper connecting rod bearings in the connecting rod cap(s). Align retaining tang of connecting rod bearing with notch in connecting rod.

CAUTION: Be sure not to scratch cylinder wall or crankshaft journal with connecting rod. Pull piston (6108) down until connecting rod bearing seats on crankshaft journal.





4. Install lower connecting rod bearings in the connecting rod cap(s). Align retaining tang of connecting rod bearing with notch in connecting rod cap.

NOTE: Due to the use of a cracked connecting rod joint face surface, the connecting rod cap must be properly aligned to the connecting rod. The connecting rod and connecting rod cap bearing tangs should be located on the same side of the connecting rod.





5. Install connecting rod caps and alternately tighten new connecting rod cap bolts in several passes to obtain 40-45 Nm (30-33 ft. lbs.) and rotate connecting rod bolts an additional 90-120 degrees. After installation, rotate crankshaft to ensure smooth operation.
6. Check connecting rod side clearance using Dial Indicator with Bracketry TOOL-4201-C or equivalent. Clearance should be 0.15-0.45 mm (0.006-0.0177 inch). If side clearance is greater than maximum service limit of 0.50 mm (0.020 inch), replace connecting rods and/or crankshaft.
7. Install oil pump screen cover and tube and oil pan with new oil pan gasket (6710).