TM 5-4310-373-14
5-3. PISTONS, CONNECTING RODS/DISASSEMBLY
This task covers:
The disassembly of the pistons and connecting rods.
INITIAL SETUP
Equipment Condition:
Tools:
Compressor disassembled
Materials/Parts:
As required
Approximate Time Required (minutes):
Personnel Required:
25
1 Mechanic
REMARKS
ACTION
LOCATION/lTEM
Pistons, connecting rods and
caps are matched parts and
seat with the operation of the
compressor. They must keep
their original positions at re-
assembly. Mark each connect-
ing rod and cap, piston, and
bearing component to be sure
they match when they are
reassembled.
See Figure 5-4.
Be carefuI not to score pistons.
1. Piston, connecting rod
Clamp in vise or suitable
fixture.
assembly
Remove from pistons (3)
Be careful not to break rings.
2. Piston rings (1)
Remove from pistons (3) by
3. Retaining rings (2)
squeezing with pliers and pull
out.
Remove from connecting rods
4. Pistons (3)
(4) by pushing out piston pins
(5).
5. Bearings (6)
Remove by pressing out of
connecting rods (4).
6. Connecting rods (4)
Separate from caps (7) by
removing bolts (8).
NOTE
Do not remove dipper from
connecting rod caps. See para
5-9
