Ford LRG-423 Service Manual page 91

02-54 Engine Service, 2.3L
02-54
2.3L ENGINE SERVICE (Continued)
8. Lubricate connecting rod bearings (6211) with
Motorcraft Super Premium Motor Oil
X0-5W30-QSP, or equivalent, 5W30 motor oil
meeting Ford specification ESG-M2C153-E.
9.
Install connecting rod cap.
IO. Hand start connecting rod nuts (6212) until nuts
are flush with ends of connecting rod bolts.
11. Alternately tighten connecting rod nuts to 34-41
Nom (2530 lb-ft). Then alternately tighten again
to a final torque of 41-49 Nom (30-36 lb-ft).
12. Install oil pump screen cover and tube as outlined
in this section.
13. Install oil pan as outlined in this section.
14. Install spark plugs.