Ford Thunderbird Manual page 161

03-01 8-57
IN-VEHICLE SERVICE (Continued)
Part
Item Number
-
A
NOTE: Due to the use of a cracked connecting
3.
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
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 TOO L -420 1-c or
equivalent. Clearance should be 0 . 1 5-Q.45 mm
inch). If side clearance is greater
(0.006-Q.O
1 77
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
and oil pump screen cover and tube
(6600)
before tightening.
Install oil pump screen cover and tube.
Engine, 4.6L (2V)
Description
Tighten to 40-45 N·m (30-33
Lb-Ft), Then rotate an
additional 9Q-1 20 degrees
(3Q-33
Part
Item Number Description
1 N806 180-S Stud Spacer
2 N605904-S Bolt
3 6622 Oil Pump Screen Cover and
Tube
4 6354 Crankshaft Main Bearing
Cap Stud
60 10 Cylinder Blocks
5
6 N606021 -S Bolt (4 Req'd)
7 6600 Oil Pump
8 N80738-S96 0-Ring
9 N806 1 55-S2 Bolt (2 Req'd)
-
A Tighten to 20-30 N·m (15-22
Lb-ln)
-
B Tighten to 8- 1 2 N·m (7 1-106
Lb-ln)
1997 Thunderbird, Cougar July 1996
03-018-57
FRONT?
/
ENGINE
A24303-A