Section 03-01B: Engine, 5.0L and 5.8L MFI
1996 F-150, F-250, F-350 and Bronco Vehicles Equipped with 5.0L or 5.8L MFI Engines Workshop Manual
IN-VEHICLE SERVICE

Connecting Rod Bearings

The connecting rod bearings (6211) are selective fit. Refer to Section 03-00.

Removal

  1. Drain the crankcase. Remove the oil level dipstick (6750). Remove the oil pan (6675) and related parts.

  1. Remove the oil pump screen cover and tube (6622) and the oil pump (6600).

  1. Turn the crankshaft (6303) until the connecting rod to which new connecting rod bearings are to be fitted is down.

    Remove the connecting rod cap. Remove the bearing inserts from the rod and cap.

Installation

  1. Be sure the bearing inserts and the bearing bore in the connecting rod and cap are clean. Foreign material under the inserts will distort the connecting rod bearing and cause a failure.

  1. Clean the crankshaft journal.

  1. Install the bearing inserts in the connecting rod and cap with the tangs fitting in the slots provided.

  1. Pull the connecting rod assembly down firmly on the crankshaft journal.

  1. Select fit the connecting rod bearing. Refer to Section 03-00.

  1. Clean and apply a coat of Motorcraft XO-10W30-QSP or DSP engine oil or equivalent meeting Ford specification ESE-M2C153-E to the journal and connecting rod bearings. Install the connecting rod cap. Tighten the nuts on 5.0L engines (6007) to 26-33 Nm (19-24 lb-ft); on 5.8L engines to 54-61 Nm (40-45 lb-ft).

  1. Repeat the procedure for the remaining connecting rods that require new connecting rod bearings.

  1. Clean the oil pump screen cover and tube. Prime the oil pump by filling the inlet opening with oil and rotating the oil pump intermediate shaft (6A618) until oil emerges from the outlet opening. Install the oil pump and oil pump screen cover and tube.

  1. Position the oil pan gasket on the cylinder block (6010). Install the oil pan and related parts. Install the oil level dipstick.

  1.  CAUTION: To prevent oil from entering the PCV system during air-powered oil fills, the closure hose should be disconnected from the oil fill pipe (6A868) and positioned away from the oil source. Cover the hose port with a shop towel to prevent oil from spilling onto the engine during oil fill. Reconnect the closure hose after the oil has been filled to the proper level.

    Fill the crankcase with engine oil of the quality and quantity recommended in the Owner Guide. Start the engine and check for oil pressure. Operate the engine at fast idle and check for oil leaks.