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Connecting Rod - Bend

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2002 Lincoln Navigator and 2002 Ford Expedition. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
  1. Measure the connecting rod bend on a suitable alignment fixture. Follow the instructions of the fixture manufacturer. Verify the bend measurement is within specification.
    Fig 1: Measuring Connecting Rod Bend
    G03442275Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.