Ranger 2WD V6-3.0L VIN U (1998)
Connecting Rod: Specifications
Connecting Rod, Engine
GENERAL SPECIFICATIONS
Piston Pin Bore Diameter .................................................................................................................................... 23.105-23.145 mm (0.9096-0.9112 In.)
Crankshaft Bearing Bore Diameter ................................................................................................................................ 5.15-57.17 mm (2.250-2.251 In.)
Length (Center-to-Center) ....................................................................................................................................... 140.46-140.54 mm (5.530-5.533 In.)
Alignment (Bore-to-Bore Max. Diff)
Twist ......................................................................................................................................................................... 0.075 per 25 mm (0.003 per In.)
Bend .......................................................................................................................................................................... 0.04 per 25 mm (0.0016 per In.)
Side Clearance (Assembled to Crank)
Standard ..................................................................................................................................................................... 0.15-0.35 mm (0.006-0.014 In.)
Service Limit .............................................................................................................................................................. 0.36 mm Max. (0.014 In. Max)
TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS
Connecting Rod Cap Nuts .......................................................................................................................................................... 31-39 Nm (23-28 ft. lbs.)
