Mustang GT V8-4.6L SOHC VIN X (1998)
13. Using Rear Crank Seal Replacer Adapter 303-518 (T95P-6701-DH) and Rear Main Seal Replacer 303-516 (T95P-6701-BH) and Rear Crankshaft
Slinger Replacer 303-517 (T95P-6701-CH), install crankshaft rear oil seal, if removed.
14. Turn crankshaft until the crankshaft throw is at bottom of stroke. Install upper connecting rod bearing onto connecting rod. Lubricate connecting
rod bearing and crankshaft with clean engine oil.
15. Install connecting rod cap and lower connecting rod bearing. Alternately tighten new connecting rod cap bolts in several passes to obtain 40-45
Nm (30-33 ft. lbs.) and rotate connecting rod bolts an additional 90-120 degrees. After installation, rotate crankshaft to ensure smooth operation.
CAUTION: Be sure not to scratch cylinder wall or crankshaft journal with connecting rod. Pull piston down until connecting rod bearing seats on
crankshaft journal.
NOTE: Due to the use of a connecting rod joint face surface, the connecting rod cap must be properly aligned to the connecting rod.The
connecting rod and connecting rod cap bearing tangs should be located on the same side of the connecting rod.
16. Check connecting rod side clearance using Dial Indicator with Bracketry 100-002 (TOOL-4201-C) or equivalent. Clearance should be 0.15-0.45
mm (0.006-0.0177 inch). If side clearance is greater than maximum service limit of 0.50 mm (0.020 inch), replace connecting rods and/or
crankshaft.
