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Connecting Rod - Cleaning

CAUTION: Do not use a caustic cleaning solution or damage to connecting rods can occur.
    NOTE: The connecting rod large end is a matched set. The connecting rod cap must be installed on the original connecting rod in the original position. Do not reverse the cap. Parts are not interchangeable.
    Fig 1: Identifying Connecting Rod & Cap
    G02156261Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  1. Mark and separate the parts and clean with solvent. Clean the oil passages.