Mustang Cobra V8-281 4.6L DOHC VIN V MFI (1997)
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9. Turn crankshaft until the crank throw is at bottom of stroke. Install correctly numbered piston, connecting rod and upper connecting rod bearing
with Piston Ring Compressor D81L-6002-C or equivalent and Connecting Rod Guides T93P-61 36-A.
CAUTION: Be sure not to scratch cylinder wall or crankshaft journal with connecting rod or guide tools. Push piston down until connecting rod
bearing seats on crankshaft journal.
10. Install lower connecting rod bearings into connecting rod caps.
NOTE: Due to the use of a cracked connecting rod joint face surface, it is imperative that the connecting rod cap be properly aligned to the
connecting rod. The connecting rod bearing tangs should be located on the same side of the connecting rod.
11. Install connecting rod caps and connecting rod bearings onto connecting rods.
12. After installation, rotate crankshaft to make sure of smooth operation.
13. Alternately tighten new connecting rod bolts in several passes to obtain 25-35 Nm (19-25 ft. lbs.) and rotate connecting rod bolts an additional
85-95°.