Cleaning/Inspection. - TM-9-2815-224-34-P0128

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Crankshaft Maintenance Instructions (Cont)

4 - 5 . MAIN BEARING AND CRANKSHAFT REMOVAL, REPAIR, AND INSTALLATION (CONT).

NOTE

Following steps will be done only to

remove loose or broken plugs, studs, and

dowels. Steps (2) through (4) are not

necessary for ordinary cleaning and

inspection.

(2) Remove four studs (4 and 5) from two.

front bearing caps (6).

(3) Remove four dowel pins (7) from rear

bearing cap (8).

(4) Remove four plugs (9) from

crankshaft (3).

c. Cleaning/Inspection.

Fuel is very flammable and can explode

easily. lb avoid serious injury or death,

keep fuel away from open fire and keep

fire extinguisher within easy reach

when working with fuel. Do not work

on fuel system when engine is hot. Fuel

can be ignited by hot engine. Smoking is

prohibited while working with fuel.

(1) Clean crankshaft (1) and bearing

caps (2) with clean diesel fuel and a

lint free cloth.

(2) Flush oil passages (3) in

crankshaft (1).

(3) Visually inspect crankshaft (1) for

signs of burning or overheating.

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