TM-5-4310-389-14
4-13 CONNECTING ROD (ENGINE).
DESCRIPTION
This task covers:
Inspect,
Replace,
Repair
INITIAL SETUP
Tools:
Equipment conditions:
Fixture (003-1079)
Piston removed (paragraph 4-14).
Micrometer
Fuel injection pump removed
Torque Wrench
(paragraph 4-18)
Materials/parts:
Cloth, Lint-free, item 9 Appendix E
REPLACE REPAIR
a.
Disassemble the connection rod bolts.
b.
Loosen and remove the rod bearing caps. Withdraw the cylinder with piston and connecting rod from the
crankcase. Remove the bearing shells and mark them on the back corresponding to the connecting rods. Use an
electric scriber.
c.
Place bearing shells in a clean work area.
d.
Pull out old piston pin bushing with fixture No. 003-1079 and pull in new piston pin bushing with the same device
(figure 4-18).
Figure 4-18. Removing/Installing Piston Pin Bushing
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