Connecting Rod - Cleaning
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2003 Mercury Marauder, 2003 Mercury Grand Marquis, and 2003 Ford Crown Victoria. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
CAUTION:
Do not use a caustic cleaning solution or damage to connecting rods can occur.
- Mark and separate the parts and clean with solvent. Clean the oil passages.
NOTE:
The connecting rod large end is a matched set. The connecting rod cap must be installed on the original connecting rod in the original position. Do not reverse the cap. Parts are not interchangeable.