F 150 Heritage 2WD Pickup V8-4.6L SOHC VIN W (2004)
Connecting Rod: Specifications
Connecting rod journal diameter ....................................................................................................................... 52.983 - 53.003 mm (2.0859 - 2.0867 inch)
Connecting rod journal maximum taper ........................................................................................................................................... 0.004 mm (0.0002 inch)
Connecting rod journal maximum out-of-round .............................................................................................................................. 0.006 mm (0.0002 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 per 25 mm (0.0015 - 0.984 inch)
Connecting rod maximum allowed twist b ........................................................................................................ 0.050 mm per 25 mm (0.0015 - 0.984 inch)
Connecting rod bearing bore diameter .................................................................................................................... 56.756 - 56.876 mm (2.234 - 2.24 inch)
Connecting rod bearing-to-crankshaft clearance ..................................................................................................... 0.027 - 0.069 mm (0.001 - 0.0027 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) maximum
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 min bar, 105.5 min on each side of rod centerline.
Connecting rod bearing
Tighten the bolts in two stages, using the sequence shown.
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Stage 1: Tighten to 43 Nm (32 ft. lbs.).
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Stage 2: Tighten an additional 105 degrees.
