Explorer Sport 2WD V6-4.0L VIN E (2002)
Connecting Rod Bearing: Specifications
Connecting rod journal diameter mm (inch) .................................................................................................................................. 53.98-54.0 (2.125-2.126)
Connecting rod journal maximum taper mm (inch) ........................................................................................................................................ 0.008 (0.0003)
Connecting rod journal maximum out-of-round mm (inch) ............................................................................................................................ 0.008 (0.0003)
Connecting rod pin bore diameter mm (inch) .......................................................................................................................... 23.958-23.976 (0.943-0.944)
Connecting rod length mm (inch) ....................................................................................................................................... 145.965- 146.035 (5.746-5.749)
Connecting rod maximum allowed bend mm (inch)
................................................................................................................................................................................... 0.0125 (0.00049) per 25.4 mm (1.000)
Connecting rod maximum allowed twist mm (inch)
....................................................................................................................................................................................... 0.038 (0.0015) per 25.4 mm (1.000)
Connecting rod bearing bore diameter mm (inch)
................................................................................................................................................................................................................ 56.82-56.84 (2.237)
Connecting rod bearing-to-crankshaft clearance mm (inch)
...................................................................................................................................................................................................... 0.013-0.048 (0.005-0.002)
Connecting rod side clearance (assembled to crankshaft) mm (inch)
.................................................................................................................................................................................................. 0.092-0.268 (0.0036-0.0106)
