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Torque specs WHAT IS THE TORQUE SPECS FOR CONNECTING ROD CAPS ON A 2004 2.3L FOCUS MOTOR?

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2002 2.0L Duratech.

Don't have 2004 2.3L

  • NOTE: Use new connecting rod bearing cap bolts.
    NOTE: Do not fully tighten the connecting rod bearing cap bolts at this stage.
    Install the bearing caps.
  • Rotate the crankshaft through 180 degrees and insert pistons 2 and 3.
  • Position the corresponding bearing shells, clean and free of oil, into the connecting rod and the connecting rod bearing cap.
  • Coat the inner side of the bearing shells with engine oil.
  1. NOTE: The crankshaft must rotate freely, if necessary check and adjust the bearing clearances.
    Tighten the main bearing and connecting rod bearing bolts.
    1. Tighten the main bearing bolts in two stages.
      • Stage 1: 25 Nm.
      • Stage 2: 60 degrees.
    1. Tighten the connecting rod bearing bolts in two stages.
      • Stage 1: 35 Nm.
      • Stage 2: 90 degrees.
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