Service manual

7. Remove the

J 5239

from the connecting rod bolts.

Notice:

Refer to

Fastener Notice

in Cautions and

Notices.

8. Install the connecting rod bearing, cap, and nuts.

Tighten

8.1. Tighten the nuts on the ﬁrst pass evenly to

27 N·m (20 lb ft).

8.2. Tighten the nuts on the ﬁnal pass to

55 degrees using the

J 36660-A

9. Once the piston and connecting rod assemblies

have been installed, lightly tap each connecting

rod assembly, parallel to the crankpin, in order to

make sure that the connecting rods have the

proper side clearance.

10. Use a feeler gage or a dial indicator to measure

the side clearance between the connecting rod

caps. The connecting rod side clearance

measurement should be 0.15–0.68 mm (0.006–

0.027 in).

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Engine Engine Mechanical - 5.0L and 5.7L 6-113

2002 - Unit Repair (May 25, 2001)