Mark LT 2WD V8-5.4L VIN 5 (2007)
Connecting Rod: Specifications
Connecting rod cap bolts
Stage 1 ...................................................................................................................................................................................................... 43 Nm (32 ft. lbs.)
Stage 2 ................................................................................................................................................................................................ additional 105 degrees
Connecting rod-to-pin clearance ............................................................................................................................. 0.009-0.0235 mm (0.0004-0.0093 inch)
Connecting rod pin bore diameter ......................................................................................................................... 22.012-22.024 mm (0.8666-0.8671 inch)
Connecting rod length (center-to-center) ......................................................................................................................................... 169.1 mm (6.6575 inch)
Connecting rod maximum allowed bend ...................................................................................................................................... ± 0.038 mm (0.0015 inch)
Connecting rod maximum allowed twist b ..................................................................................................................................... ± 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)