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Engine, 4.6L (2V)
IN-VEHICLE SERVICE (Continued)
Part
Item
Number
Description
A
-
Tighten to 40-45 N·m (30-33
Lb-Ft), Then rotate an
additional 9Q-1 20 degrees
3.
NOTE: Due to the use of a cracked connecting
rod joint face surface, the connecting rod cap
must be properly aligned to the connecting rod.
The connecting rod and connecting rod eap
bearing tangs should be located on the same side
of the connecting rod.
Alternately tighten new connecting rod cap bolts
in several passes to obtain 4Q-45 N·m
(3Q-33
lb-ft) and rotate connecting rod bolts an additional
9Q-120 degrees. After installation, rotate
crankshaft to ensure smooth operation.
4. Check connecting rod side clearance using Dial
Indicator with Bracketry TOOL-4201-c or
equivalent. Clearance should be 0.15-Q.45 mm
(0.006-Q.O
1 77
inch).
If
side clearance is greater
than maximum service limit of 0.50 mm (0.020
inch), replace connecting rods and
I
or
crankshaft.
DIAL
INDICATOR
WITH BRACKETRY
TOOL -4201-C
5. NOTE: Install new 0-ring on oil pump screen
cover and tube and then start all bolts on oil pump
(6600)
and oil pump screen cover and tube
before tightening.
Install oil pump screen cover and tube.
Item
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
A
B
Part
Number
N806 180-S
N605904-S
6622
6354
60 10
N606021 -S
6600
N80738-S96
N806 1 55-S2
-
-
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FRONT?
ENGINE
/
A24303-A
Description
Stud Spacer
Bolt
Oil Pump Screen Cover and
Tube
Crankshaft Main Bearing
Cap Stud
Cylinder Blocks
Bolt (4 Req'd)
Oil Pump
0-Ring
Bolt (2 Req'd)
Tighten to 20-30 N·m ( 1 5-22
Lb-ln)
Tighten to 8- 1 2 N·m (7 1-106
Lb-ln)
1997 Thunderbird, Cougar July 1996