E 150 V8-4.6L SOHC VIN W (2004)
Connecting Rod: Specifications
Connecting rod journal diameter ......................................................................................................................... 52.988-53.003 mm (2.0861-2.0867 inch)
Connecting rod journal maximum taper ........................................................................................................................................... 0.015 mm (0.0006 inch)
Connecting rod journal maximum out-of-round ........... 0.05 mm (0.0020 inch)Connecting rod-to-pin clearance 0.015-0.040 mm (0.0006-0.0016 inch)
Connecting rod pin bore diameter ...................... 21.959-21.979 mm (0.864-0.865 inch) Connecting rod length (center-to-center) 150.7 mm (5.93 inch)
Connecting rod maximum allowed bend ................................................................................................. 0.038 mm (0.0015 inch) per 25 mm (0.984 inch)
Connecting rod maximum allowed twist b .............................................................................................. 0.050 mm (0.0019 inch) per 25 mm (0.984 inch)
Connecting rod side clearance (assembled to crank)-standard .................................................................................... 0.015-0.45 mm (0.0006-0.0177 inch)
Connecting rod side clearance (assembled to crank)-service limit ................................................................................................ 0.05 mm (0.02 inch) max.
b The pin bore and crank bearing bore must be parallel and in the same vertical plane within the specified total difference when measured at the ends of a
203 mm bar, 105.5 mm on each side of rod centerline.
Connecting rod bolts
Tighten the bolts in two stages, using the sequence shown.
Stage 1: Tighten to .......................................................................................................................................................................... 43 Nm (32 ft. lbs.)
Stage 2: Tighten ................................................................................................................................................................... an additional 105 degrees
