Cougar/XR7 V8-4.6L VIN W (1997)
13. Using Rear Crankshaft Seal Adapter T95P-6701-OH and Rear Crankshaft Seal Replacer T95P-6701-BH, install crankshaft rear oil seal (6701), if
removed.
14. Using Rear Crankshaft Slinger Replacer T95P-6701-CH, replace crankshaft oil slinger (6310), if removed.
15. 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.
16. 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 85-95 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.
17. Check connecting rod side clearance using Rotunda Dial Indicator with Bracketry 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.
