Follow-on Maintenance. - TM-9-2815-224-34-P0172

TM 9-2815-224-34&P

Piston and Connecting Rod Maintenance Instructions (Cont)

6-2. PISTON, CONNECTING ROD, AND LINER REMOVAL/INSTALLATION (CONT).

(18) Seat connecting rod firmly on crankshaft

j o u r n a l (12).

(19) Install cap (8) and bearing shell (10) over

studs (13).

(20) Install two nuts (9) and tighten to 70 lb-ft

(95 Nm).

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NOTE

HOLD DOWN

CLAMP

Install holddown clamps, screws,

and washers to hold liners in

place.

(21) After all liners and pistons

have been installed, remove

screws, washers, and

SCREWS AND

holddown clamps.

WASHERS

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(22) Using feeler gage, check that clearance

FEELER

between each connecting rod attached to

same crankshaft journal is 0.008 to 0.016 in.

(0.2 to 0.4 mm).

c. Follow-on Maintenance.

(1) Install cylinder head (para 3-7).

(2) Install oil pump (para 8-4).

(3) Install oil pan (para 8-3).

(4) Remove engine from engine stand

(TM9-2320-279-34).

END OF TASK

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