Mariner 4WD V6-3.0L (2010)
Connecting Rod: Service and Repair
Connecting Rod Bearing Journal Taper and Out-of-Round
Connecting Rod Bearing Journal Taper and Out-of-Round
NOTE: Refer to the appropriate Engine for the specification.
1. Measure the crankshaft connecting rod journal diameters in 2 directions perpendicular to one another at each end of the connecting rod journal.
The difference in the measurements from one end to the other is the taper. Verify measurement is within the wear limit.
Connecting Rod Bearing Journal-to-Bearing Clearance
Crankshaft Main Bearing Journal-to-Bearing Clearance
NOTE: Refer to the appropriate Engine for the specification.
NOTE: Crankshaft main bearing journals must be within specifications before checking journal clearance.
1. Remove the crankshaft main bearing caps and crankshaft main bearing.
2. Lay a piece of Plastigage across the face of each crankshaft main bearing surface.
3. NOTE: Do not turn the crankshaft while carrying out this procedure.
Install and remove the crankshaft main bearing cap.
4. Verify the crankshaft journal clearance.
Connecting Rod Bend
Connecting Rod Bend
