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Explorer Sport 4WD V6-4.0L VIN E
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Connecting Rod Bolt
Connecting Rod Bolt
Install and tighten the connecting rod nuts finger tight.
Tighten the connecting rod nuts simultaneously in two stages:
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Stage 1: Tighten
20 Nm (15 ft. lbs.).
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Stage 2: Tighten
90 degrees.