Rod Bearings
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2001 Ford ZX2 and 2000 Ford ZX2. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
- Ensure connecting rod and cap have matching identification marks. Ensure bearing oil clearance and connecting rod side play are within specification. See CRANKSHAFT, MAIN & CONNECTING ROD BEARINGS and CONNECTING RODS tables under ENGINE SPECIFICATIONS.
- If any bearing clearance cannot be adjusted to standard specification, grind crankshaft and use undersize bearings. Tighten connecting rod bearing cap nuts to specification. See TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS .