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HOMESERVICE MANUALSMERCURY2005SABLE V6-3.0L DOHC VIN SREPAIR AND DIAGNOSISSPECIFICATIONSMECHANICAL SPECIFICATIONSENGINECYLINDER BLOCK ASSEMBLYCONNECTING ROD, ENGINE
2005 Mercury Sable V6-3.0L DOHC VIN S
Connecting Rod, Engine
2005 Mercury Sable V6-3.0L DOHC VIN SSECTION Connecting Rod, Engine
Mechanical Specifications
Piston pin bore diameter 21.008-21.012 mm (0.8270-0.8272 inch)
Piston pin diameter 21.011-21.013 mm (0.8271-0.8273 inch)
Piston pin length 60.51-60.08 mm (2.382-2.365 inch)
Piston pin-to-piston fit 0.002 to 0.009 mm (0.00007-0.00003 inch)
Connecting rod-to-pin clearance-standard 0.004-0.02 mm (0.0001-0.0007 inch)
Connecting rod-to-pin clearance-service limit 0.035 mm (0.0013 inch)
Connecting rod pin bore diameter 21.017-21.031 mm (0.827-0.828 inch) Connecting rod length (center-to-center) 138.06-138.14 mm (5.435-5.438 inch)
Connecting rod maximum allowed bend 0.038 mm per 25 (0.0014 per 0.984 inch)
Connecting rod maximum allowed twist 0.050 mm per 25 (0.0019 per 0.984 inch)
Torque Specifications
Connecting rod cap bolts
Tighten bolts in two stages.
^ Stage 1: Tighten to 23 Nm (17 ft. lbs.)
^ Stage 2: Tighten to 43 Nm (32 ft. lbs.)
Piston pin bore diameter 21.008-21.012 mm (0.8270-0.8272 inch)
Piston pin diameter 21.011-21.013 mm (0.8271-0.8273 inch)
Piston pin length 60.51-60.08 mm (2.382-2.365 inch)
Piston pin-to-piston fit 0.002 to 0.009 mm (0.00007-0.00003 inch)
Connecting rod-to-pin clearance-standard 0.004-0.02 mm (0.0001-0.0007 inch)
Connecting rod-to-pin clearance-service limit 0.035 mm (0.0013 inch)
Connecting rod pin bore diameter 21.017-21.031 mm (0.827-0.828 inch) Connecting rod length (center-to-center) 138.06-138.14 mm (5.435-5.438 inch)
Connecting rod maximum allowed bend 0.038 mm per 25 (0.0014 per 0.984 inch)
Connecting rod maximum allowed twist 0.050 mm per 25 (0.0019 per 0.984 inch)
Torque Specifications
Connecting rod cap bolts
Tighten bolts in two stages.
^ Stage 1: Tighten to 23 Nm (17 ft. lbs.)
^ Stage 2: Tighten to 43 Nm (32 ft. lbs.)
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When to See a Mechanic
Stop DIY work and contact a certified mechanic immediately if any of the following apply:
- • You smell fuel, burning insulation, or see smoke.
- • Brakes feel soft, pull hard to one side, or make grinding noises.
- • The engine overheats, stalls repeatedly, or misfires under load.
- • You are missing required tools, torque specs, or safe lifting equipment.
- • You are not confident in the next step or safety outcome.