Ford Focus Service Manual: 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 clearance.
- Remove the connecting rod bearing cap.
- Position a piece of Plastigage across the bearing surface.
- NOTE:
Do not turn the crankshaft during this step.
Install and tighten to specifications, then remove the connecting rod bearing
cap.
- Measure the Plastigage to get the connecting rod bearing journal clearance.
The Plastigage should be smooth and flat. A changing width indicates a tapered
or damaged connecting rod or connecting rod bearing.
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 co ...
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