Ford Focus Service Manual: Connecting Rod Bearing Journal Taper and Out-of-Round

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Refer to the appropriate Section 303-01 for the specification.

Measure the crankshaft connecting rod journal diameters in 2 directions perpendicular to one another at each end of the connecting rod journal. The difference in the measurements from one end to the other is the taper. Verify measurement is within the wear limit.

Connecting Rod Twist

Special Tool(s) Feeler Gauge Set 303-D027 (D81L-4201-A) or equivalent NOTE: Refer to the appropriate Section 303-01 for the specification. Using the Feeler Gauge ...

Connecting Rod Bearing Journal-to-Bearing Clearance

NOTE: Refer to the appropriate Section 303-01 for the specification. NOTE: The crankshaft connecting rod journals must be within specifications to check the connecting rod bearing journal clearan ...

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