TM 5-4310-393-145-6.7. CONNECTING ROD.This task covers: A. Inspect B. ReplaceTools. Materials/Parts:Shop Set, Automotive FieldDiesel Fuel Oil NSN 9140-00-286-5294Maintenance, BasicDry Cleaning Solvent NSN 6850-00-281-1985Lubricating OilEquipment Conditions:Engine Removed From UnitPiston Removed From EngineA.Inspect.1.Removing the Connecting Rod forInspection.a.Using hex key, remove cover(Figure 5-46, Item 1) with four caps (2) and socket headcap screws (3).b.Remove and discard preformedpacking (4)CAUTIONWhen removing cylinder, make surepiston or connecting rod does notknock against crankcase. This couldresult in serious damage toconnecting rod.c.Remove two socket head capscrews (5) and remove bottom half of connecting rod (6).d.Remove top half of connecting rod(7) from top of crankcase.e.Remove two bearing halves (8) fromboth halves of connecting rod ( 6 and 7)2.Cleaning and Inspecting the ConnectingRod and Bearings.FIGURE 5-46. CONNECTING RODWARNINGDRY CLEANING SOLVENT P-D-680 (SAFETY OR STODDARD'S SOLVENT) ISPOTENTIALLY DANGEROUS. AVOID REPEATED AND PROLONGED BREATHINGOF VAPORS AND SKIN CONTACT WITH LIQUID. DO NOT USE NEAR OPENFLAME, ARCING EQUIPMENT, OR OTHER IGNITION SOURCES. ALWAYS WEAREYE PROTECTION AND PROTECTIVE CLOTHING. THE FLASH POINT OF P-D-680IS 100 TO 138 DEGREES F (38 TO 59 DEGREES C).5-36
Integrated Publishing, Inc. - A (SDVOSB) Service Disabled Veteran Owned Small Business
