Mountaineer 2WD V6-4.0L VIN K (2007)
Connecting Rod: Specifications
Connecting rod pin bore diameter ............................................................................................................................. 23.958-23.976 mm (0.943-0.944 inch)
Connecting rod length (center-to-center) .............................................................................................................. 145.965-146.035 mm (5.747-5.749 inch)
Connecting rod maximum allowed bend ................................................................................................ 0.013 mm (0.0005 inch) per 25.4 mm (1.000 inch)
Connecting rod maximum allowed twist ................................................................................................ 0.038 mm (0.0015 inch) per 25.4 mm (1.000 inch)
Connecting rod bearing bore diameter ........................................................................................................... 56.82 mm - 56.84 mm (2.237 in - 2.238 inch)
Connecting rod side clearance ................................................................................................................................... 0.092-0.268 mm (0.0036-0.0106 inch)
Connecting Rod Bolts
Stage 1: Tighten to .............................................................................................................................................................................. 20 Nm (15 ft. lbs.).
Stage 2: Tighten an ......................................................................................................................................................................... additional 90 degrees.
