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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