Mustang Cobra V8-281 4.6L DOHC VIN V MFI (1997)
37. Remove the connecting rod cap and lower and upper connecting rod bearings. Keep cap and connecting rod bearings together. Use care to prevent
damage to the crankshaft bearing and cylinder bore surfaces.
CAUTION: Care should be taken not to damage the fractured rod and cap joint face surfaces as engine damage may occur.
NOTE: Connecting rod bolts (6214) are retained in the bolt hole with a light press fit. The connecting rod bolts have been torqued to yield at
least twice and must be discarded.
38. Use a hammer and punch to drive connecting rod bolts from connecting rod cap.
39. Remove crankshaft rear oil seal and retainer (6K301).
NOTE: The location of the main bearing caps and the crankshaft main bearings should be identified. When the engine is assembled, crankshaft
main bearings which are to be reused should be installed in their original positions.
