Tribeca F6-3.6L (2008)
Connecting Rod: Service and Repair
CONNECTING ROD
1) Replace the connecting rod, if the large or small end thrust surface is damaged.
2) Check for bend or twist using a connecting rod aligner. Replace the connecting rod if it has the bend or twist.
3) Install the connecting rod fitted with bearing to crankshaft and measure the thrust clearance. If the clearance exceeds the standard or offset wear
occurs, replace the connecting rod.
Connecting rod thrust clearance:
Standard: 0.070 - 0.330 mm (0.0028 - 0.0130 in)
4) Inspect the connecting rod bearing for scar, peeling, seizure, melting, wear, etc.
5) Measure the oil clearance on each connecting rod bearing using plastigauge. If any oil clearance is not within the standard, replace the defective
bearing with a new part of standard size or undersize as necessary. (See the table below.)
Connecting rod oil clearance:
Standard: 0.016 - 0.043 mm (0.0006 - 0.0017 in)
