F 450 2WD Super Duty V8-5.4L SOHC VIN L (2003)
Connecting Rod: Specifications
Connecting rod journal diameter ....................................................................................................................... 53.003 - 52.983 mm (2.0867 - 2.0859 inch)
Connecting rod journal maximum taper ........................................................................................................................................... 0.004 mm (0.0002 inch)
Connecting rod journal maximum out-of-round ....................................................................................... 0.0075 mm (0.0003 inch) between cross sections
Connecting rod-to-pin clearance ......................................................................................................................... 0.009 - 0.0235 mm (0.0004 - 0.0093 inch)
Connecting rod pin bore diameter ..................................................................................................................... 22.024 - 22.012 mm (0.8671 - 0.8666 inch)
Connecting rod length (centerline bore-to-bore) .............................................................................................................................. 169.1 mm (6.6575 inch)
Connecting rod maximum allowed bend ................................................................................................................................... ± 0.038 mm (± 0.0015 inch)
Connecting rod maximum allowed twist ..................................................................................................................................... ± 0.05 mm (± 0.0020 inch)
Connecting rod bearing bore diameter (with assembled liners) ........................................................................ 53.049 - 53.027 mm (2.0885 - 2.0877 inch)
Connecting rod bearing-to-crankshaft clearance ................................................................................................... 0.064 - 0.026 mm (0.0025 - 0.0010 inch)
Connecting rod side clearance ............................................................................................................................... 0.475 - 0.125 mm (0.0187 - 0.0049 inch)
Rod Bearing Cap Torque
NOTE: Main bearing caps are removed for clarity.
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.
