Cougar/XR7 V8-4.6L VIN W (1997)
Crankshaft Main Bearing: Service and Repair
Removal and Installation
REMOVAL
1. Remove oil pan (6675) and oil pump screen cover and tube (6622).
2. Turn crankshaft (6303) until connecting rod bearing to be removed is accessible. If more than one connecting rod bearing is being removed,
identify the connecting rod caps, connecting rods and connecting rod bearings for cylinder position.
NOTE: Connecting rod caps, connecting rods (6200) and connecting rod bearings (6211) should be numbered to make sure they are assembled in
their original positions.
3. Remove the connecting rod cap, lower connecting rod bearing and upper connecting rod bearing. Keep cap and connecting rod bearings together.
Use care to prevent damage to the bearing and cylinder bore surfaces.
4. Connecting rod bolts (6214) are retained in the connecting rod cap hole with a light press fit. The connecting rod bolts have been torqued to yield
at least twice and must be discarded. Use a hammer and punch to drive connecting rod bolt from connecting rods.
CAUTION: Care should be taken not to damage the cracked rod and cap joint face surfaces. Damage to the engine may occur.
5. Inspect the connecting rods, connecting rod caps and crankshaft.
INSTALLATION
1. Clean crankshaft connecting rod journals with a clean cloth.
2. Lubricate crankshaft and connecting rod bearing surfaces with clean engine oil meeting Ford specification WSS-M2C153-F.
Rear Oil Seal Retainer Tightening Sequence
3. Install upper connecting rod bearings in the connecting rod cap(s). Align retaining tang of connecting rod bearing with notch in connecting rod.
CAUTION: Be sure not to scratch cylinder wall or crankshaft journal with connecting rod. Pull piston (6108) down until connecting rod bearing
seats on crankshaft journal.
4. Install lower connecting rod bearings in the connecting rod cap(s). Align retaining tang of connecting rod bearing with notch in connecting rod
cap.