E 350 V8-5.4L (2008)
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Connecting Rod: Specifications
Connecting Rod
Connecting rod-to-pin clearance ............................................................................................................................... 0.009-0.023 mm (0.0004-0.0009 in)
Connecting rod pin bore diameter ......................................................................................................................... 22.012-22.024 mm (0.8666-0.8671 in)
Connecting rod length (centerline bore-to-bore) ............................................................................................................................. 169.1 mm (6.6575 in)
Connecting rod maximum allowed bend .................................................................................................................................... + 0.038 mm (±0.0015 in)
Connecting rod maximum allowed twist ....................................................................................................................................... 0.038 mm (±0.0015 in)
Connecting rod bearing bore diameter (with assembled liners) ............................................................................ 53.049-53.027 mm (2.0885-2.0877 in)
Connecting rod bearing-to-crankshaft clearance ....................................................................................................... 0.064-0.026 mm (0.0025-0.0010 in)
Connecting rod side clearance .................................................................................................................................. 0.475-0.125 mm (0.0187-0.0049 in)
Connecting Rod Cap Bolts
Discard the bolts.
Stage 1 .................................................................................................................................................................................................... 43 Nm (32 lb-ft).
Stage 2 ..................................................................................................................................................................................... Tighten an additional 105°