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HOMESERVICE MANUALSFORD1999TAURUS V6-3.0L DOHC VIN SREPAIR AND DIAGNOSISSPECIFICATIONSMECHANICAL SPECIFICATIONSENGINECYLINDER BLOCK ASSEMBLYSYSTEM SPECIFICATIONSCONNECTING ROD
1999 Ford Taurus V6-3.0L DOHC VIN S
Connecting Rod
1999 Ford Taurus V6-3.0L DOHC VIN SSECTION Connecting Rod
| Length (Center to Center) | 5.435 - 5.38 Inch (in) | |
| Alignment (Bore to Bore Max Difference) Pin bore and crank bearing bore must be parallel and in same vertical plane within the specified total difference when measured at the ends of a 203 mm bar, 10 1.5 mm on each side of rod centerline. | Twist | 0.0019 per 0.984 Inch (in) |
| Bend | 0.0014 per 0.984 Inch (in) | |
| Side Clearance (Assembled to Crank) | Standard | 0.0039 - 0.0118 Inch (in) |
| Service Limit | 0.0137 Inch (in) | |
| Connecting Rod Bolts | 30 - 33 Foot Pound-Force (ft.lb) Rotate 90 - 120 deegrees. |
RENDER: 1.0x
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When to See a Mechanic
Stop DIY work and contact a certified mechanic immediately if any of the following apply:
- • You smell fuel, burning insulation, or see smoke.
- • Brakes feel soft, pull hard to one side, or make grinding noises.
- • The engine overheats, stalls repeatedly, or misfires under load.
- • You are missing required tools, torque specs, or safe lifting equipment.
- • You are not confident in the next step or safety outcome.