Connecting Rod Bearing

1999 Ford Explorer 4WD V6-4.0L VIN ESECTION Connecting Rod Bearing
Clearance to Crankshaft Desired 0.008-0.061 mm (0.0003-0.0024 in)
Allowable 0.013-0.048 mm (0.0005-0.002 in)
Bearing Wall Thickness 1.4-1.408 mm (0.0551-0.0554 in)
RENDER: 1.0x

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