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