7.3L Power Stroke – OVERHAUL – CYLINDER BLOCK ASSEMBLY – Rod Bearings

1. Ensure connecting rod and connecting rod cap are marked with corresponding cylinder number before removing.
2. Use Plastigage to check rod bearing clearance. Apply light coat of engine oil to connecting rod bolt threads before        tightening nuts to specification. See TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS.
3. Ensure oil clearance and side play are within specification. See CRANKSHAFT, MAIN & CONNECTING ROD              BEARINGS and CONNECTING RODS tables under ENGINE SPECIFICATIONS.