Ford 1997 Aerostar Workshop Manual page 96

1997 Aerostar/Ranger
3 6214
4 6102
5 6211
6 6010
7 —
8 6212
A —
Installation
NOTE: Lightly oil all bolt and stud threads before installation.
1. CAUTION: Contaminants allowed to remain on the cap or connecting rod bearing can
distort the bearing or damage the crankshaft journals.
Thoroughly clean connecting rod bearings (including new bearings), connecting rod cap and
connecting rod with solvent.
2. Clean crankshaft journal and lubricate with Engine Assembly Lubricant D9AZ-19579-B or equivalent
meeting Ford specification ESR-M99C80-A. Make sure the entire journal is well lubricated.
3. Install upper connecting rod bearing in the connecting rod. Align locating tab with relief in connecting
rod and seat fully into the rod. Lubricate bearing surface with Engine Assembly Lubricant D9AZ-
19579-B or equivalent meeting Ford specification ESR-M99C80-A.
4. Pull connecting rod down until it seats onto the crankshaft journal.
5. Install connecting rod bearing into rod cap. Align locating tab to relief cap. Lubricate bearing surface
with Engine Assembly Lubricant D9AZ-19579-B or equivalent meeting Ford specification ESR-
M99C80-A.
6. Remove protective rubber caps from rod bolts.
7. NOTE: Connecting rods and caps are matched to each other. Never mix connecting rod caps
between other connecting rods. Match code letters stamped on the side of cap and connecting
rod so that they are both on the same side.
Install connecting rod cap and the retaining nuts. Tighten retaining nuts to 31-39 Nm (23-29 lb-ft).
8. Install oil pump if removed. Align oil pump intermediate shaft (6A618) with camshaft position sensor,
align pump with dowels and install retaining bolt. Tighten to 40-55 Nm (30-41 lb-ft).
9. Inspect and clean oil pump intake screen.
10. Install oil pan and new oil pan gasket (6710) as outlined.
11. Lower vehicle.
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Connecting Rod Bolt
Piston, Pin, Ring and Connecting Rod Assembly
Connecting Rod Bearing
Cylinder Blocks
Connecting Rod Cap
(Part of 6010)
Connecting Rod Nut
Tighten to 31-39 Nm
(23-29 Lb-Ft)
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