Connecting Rod Bearing Journal Taper and Out-of-Round
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2011 Mercury Milan, 2011 Lincoln MKZ, and 2011 Ford Fusion. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
NOTE:
Refer to the
appropriate article in ENGINE MECHANICAL - 2.5L (EXCEPT HYBRID)
, ENGINE MECHANICAL - 2.5L - (HYBRID)
, ENGINE MECHANICAL - 3.0L (4V)
or ENGINE MECHANICAL - 3.5L
for the specification.
- 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.