Section 03-00: Engine, Service
1996 All F-150, F-250, F-350, F-Super Duty and Bronco Vehicles Equipped with 4.9L, 5.0L, 5.8L or 7.5L Gasoline Engines, and 7.3L Diesel Engines Workshop Manual
SERVICE PROCEDURES

Connecting Rod Side Clearance

  1. Install Rotunda Dial Indicator with Bracketry TOOL-4201-C or equivalent so that the contact point rests against the connecting rod cap.

  1. Pull cap toward front of engine (6007) and zero the dial indicator.

  1. Push cap toward rear of engine and observe amount of side clearance on dial indicator.

  1. If side clearance exceeds specification, replace connecting rod and cap.

    If side clearance is less than specification, remove rod and cap and inspect for scratches, burrs, nicks or dirt between crankshaft (6303) and connecting rod.