Aviator 2WD V8-4.6L DOHC (2003)
Connecting Rod: Specifications
Connecting rod journal diameter ................................................................................................................... 52.983-53.003 mm (2.085941-2.086728 inch)
Connecting rod journal maximum taper ........................................................................................................................................... 0.004 mm (0.0002 inch)
Connecting rod journal maximum out-of-round .............................................................................................................................. 0.004 mm (0.0002 inch)
Connecting rod-to-pin clearance - standard ....................................................................................................... 0.004-0.0175 mm (0.000157-0.00689 inch)
Connecting rod-to-pin clearance - service limit ............................................................................................................................. 0.35 mm (0.001378 inch)
Connecting rod pin bore diameter ............................................................................................................. 21.9985-22.0025 mm (0.866081-0.866238 inch)
Connecting rod length (center-to-center) .............................................................................................................................................. 150.7 in (5.933 inch)
Connecting rod maximum allowed bend .......................................................................................................... 0.038 per 25 mm (0.00150 per 0.9843 inch)
Connecting rod maximum allowed twist .......................................................................................................... 0.050 per 25 mm (0.00197 per 0.9843 inch)
Connecting rod side clearance (assembled to crank) - standard ................................................................................... 0.15-0.45 mm (00591-0.01772 inch)
Connecting rod side clearance (assembled to crank) - service limit ....................................................................................... 0.50 mm (0.01969 inch) Max.
For specifications regarding Rod Bearing Cap bolts, refer to service procedure. See: Service and Repair/Engine/Assembly