Escape 4WD V6-181 3.0L DOHC VIN 1 Duratec (2003)
Crankshaft Main Bearing: Specifications
Main bearing journal diameter ..................................................................................................................................... 62.968-62.992 mm (2.467-2.479 in.)
Connecting rod journal diameter .................................................................................................................................. 49.970-49.990 mm (1.967-1.968 in.)
Crankshaft free end play .................................................................................................................................................. 0.110-0.232 mm (0.004-0.009 in.)
Crankshaft runout to rear face of cylinder block ................................................................................................................... 0.050 mm (in.) max. 0.001 in.)
Main bearings
Clearance to crankshaft-desired ................................................................................................................................ 0.025-0.045 mm 0.0009-0.0017 in.)
Clearance to crankshaft-allowable ........................................................................................................................... 0.025-0.050 mm (0.0009-0.0019 in.)
Bearing wall thickness-grade 1 ...................................................................................................................................................... 2.497 mm (0.0983 in.)
Bearing wall thickness-grade 2 ....................................................................................................................................................... 2.501 mm (0.0985 in.)
Bearing wall thickness-grade 3 ....................................................................................................................................................... 2.505 mm (0.0986 in.)
Lower cylinder block bolts and studs
Fasteners No. 1, 5, 6, 7, 8 are studs. Fasteners No. 18-22 are M8 x 1.25 mm x 79.3 mm (0.05 inch x 3.12 in.) bolts. Fasteners No. 2-4,17 are M8 x
1.25 mm x 95.3 mm (0.05 inch x 3.75 in.) bolts. Fasteners 9-16 are M10 x 1.5 mm x 106 mm (0.06 inch x 4.17 in.) bolts. The bolts and studs must be
installed in the correct position or engine damage can result.
Stage 1 ......................................................................................................................................................................... fasteners 1-8 to 25 Nm (18 ft. lbs.)
Stage 2 ....................................................................................................................................................................... fasteners 9-16 to 40 Nm (30 ft. lbs.)
Stage 3 ................................................................................................................................................................................... fasteners 1-16 to 90 degrees
Stage 4 ..................................................................................................................................................................... fasteners 17-22 to 25 Nm (18 ft. lbs.)
