Connecting Rod Bearing Journal Taper and Out-of-Round
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2005 Mercury Mountaineer and 2005 Ford Explorer. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
- 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.
- Refer to the appropriate ENGINE article for the procedure.
- If out of specification, install new components as necessary. Refer to the appropriate ENGINE article for the procedure.