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Connecting Rod Bearing Journal Clearance. General Procedures

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  1. Remove the connecting rod bearing cap and the connecting rod bearing.
  2. Place a piece of Plastigage on the bearing surface.
    Ford Fusion. Connecting Rod Bearing Journal Clearance. General Procedures
  3. Install and tighten to specification, then remove the connecting rod bearing cap.
  4. Measure the Plastigage to determine the connecting rod bearing journal clearance. The Plastigage must be smooth and even. A change in width indicates a tapered or damaged connecting rod or crankshaft journal.
    Ford Fusion. Connecting Rod Bearing Journal Clearance. General Procedures

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