Mustang V8-4.6L SC VIN Y (2004)
Crankshaft Main Bearing: Specifications
Main bearing journal diameter ............................................................................................................................................................................. 67.493 mm
Main bearing journal maximum taper ...................................................................................................................................................................... 0.05 mm
Main bearing journal maximum out-of round .......................................................................................................................................................... 0.05 mm
Main bearing journal-to-cylinder block clearance ....................................................................................................................................... 0.023-0.055 mm
Connecting rod journal diameter .............................................................................................................................................................. 56.866-56.886 mm
Connecting rod journal maximum taper ........................................................................................................................................... 0.004 mm (0.0002 inch)
Connecting rod journal maximum out-of-round .............................................................................................................................. 0.004 mm (0.0002 inch)
Crankshaft Main Bearing Cap Fasteners
Install the vertical main bearing cap fasteners and tighten in the sequence shown, in two stages.
Stage 1: Tighten to ........................................................................................................................................................................ 40 Nm (30 ft. lbs.).
Stage 2: Tighten an additional ................................................................................................................................................................... 90 degrees.
Tighten the jack screws against the cylinder block in the sequence shown, in two stages.
Stage 1: Tighten to ....................................................................................................................................................................... 5 Nm (44 inch lbs.)
Stage 2: Tighten to ...................................................................................................................................................................... 10 Nm (89 inch lbs.)