Mountaineer AWD V6-4.0L (2008)
Connecting Rod: Specifications
Connecting Rod
Pin bore diameter ....................................................................................................................................................... 23.958-23.976 mm (0.943-0.944 in)
Length (center-to-center) ....................................................................................................................................... 145.965-146.035 mm (5.747-5.749 in)
Maximum allowed bend ............................................................................................................................. 0.013 mm (0.0005 in) per 25.4 mm (1.000 in)
Maximum allowed twist .............................................................................................................................. 0.038 mm (0.0015 in) per 25.4 mm (1.000 in)
Bearing bore diameter ......................................................................................................................................... 56.82 mm-56.84 mm (2.237 in-2.238 in)
Bearing-to-crankshaft clearance ................................................................................................................................. 0.022-0.064 mm (0.0008-0.0025 in)
Side clearance ............................................................................................................................................................ 0.092-0.268 mm (0.0036-0.0106 in)
Connecting Rod Nuts
NOTE: The connecting rod bolts and nuts cannot be reused.
First pass ................................................................................................................................................................................................. 20 Nm (15 lb-ft).
Final pass ................................................................................................................................................................................... Tighten an additional 90°