Mustang V6-3.9L VIN 6 (2004)
Connecting Rod Bearing: Specifications
Connecting rod caps
Stage 1: Tighten to .............................................................................................................................................................................. 25 Nm (18 ft. lbs.).
Stage 2: Tighten to .............................................................................................................................................................................. 45 Nm (33 ft. lbs.).
Stage 3: Tighten an additional ....................................................................................................................................................................... 105 degrees.
Connecting rod bearing bore diameter ............................................................................................................... 61.635-61.655 mm (2.4266-2.4274 inch)
Connecting rod bearing-to-crankshaft clearance-desired ............................................................................................ 0.025-0.035 mm (0.001-0.0014 inch)
Connecting rod bearing-to-crankshaft clearance-allowable .................................................................................... 0.022-0.069 mm (0.00086-0.0027 inch)