Freestar V6-4.2L VIN 2 (2004)
Connecting Rod: Specifications
Connecting Rod Cap Bolts
Stage 1 .................................................................................................................................................................................................. 25 Nm (18 ft. lbs.)
Stage 2 .................................................................................................................................................................................................. 45 Nm (33 ft. lbs.)
Stage 3 ........................................................................................................................................................................ Tighten an additional 105 degrees.
Connecting rod-to-pin clearance ...................................................................................................................................... Press fit 8 kilonewtons (1,800 lb)
Connecting rod pin bore diameter ....................................................................................................................... 22.94-22.98 mm (0.90315-0.90472 inch)
Connecting rod length (center-to-center) ........................................................................................................ 154.66-154.74 mm (6.08896-6.09211 inch)
Connecting rod maximum allowable bend ..................................................................................................................... 0.04 per 25 mm (0.0016 per inch)
Connecting rod maximum allowable twist ...................................................................................................................... 0.059 per 25 mm (0.002 per inch)
Connecting rod side clearance (assembled to crank)-standard .................................................................................... 0.11-0.49 mm (0.0047-0.01929 inch)
Connecting rod side clearance (assembled to crank)-service limit ............................................................................................ 0.49 mm (0.0193 inch) max.
