TM 5-4310-393-14
5-6.7. CONNECTING ROD.
This task covers: A. Inspect B. Replace
Tools.
Materials/Parts:
Shop Set, Automotive Field
Diesel Fuel Oil NSN 9140-00-286-5294
Maintenance, Basic
Dry Cleaning Solvent NSN 6850-00-281-1985
Lubricating Oil
Equipment Conditions:
Engine Removed From Unit
Piston Removed From Engine
A.
Inspect.
1.
Removing
the
Connecting
Rod
for
Inspection.
a.
Using
hex
key,
remove
cover
(Figure 5-46, Item 1) with four caps (2) and socket head
cap screws (3).
b.
Remove
and
discard
preformed
packing (4)
CAUTION
When removing cylinder, make sure
piston or connecting rod does not
knock against crankcase. This could
result
in
serious
damage
to
connecting rod.
c.
Remove
two
socket
head
cap
screws (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) from
both halves of connecting rod ( 6 and 7)
2.
Cleaning and Inspecting the Connecting
Rod and Bearings.
FIGURE 5-46. CONNECTING ROD
WARNING
DRY CLEANING SOLVENT P-D-680 (SAFETY OR STODDARD'S SOLVENT) IS
POTENTIALLY DANGEROUS. AVOID REPEATED AND PROLONGED BREATHING
OF VAPORS AND SKIN CONTACT WITH LIQUID. DO NOT USE NEAR OPEN
FLAME, ARCING EQUIPMENT, OR OTHER IGNITION SOURCES. ALWAYS WEAR
EYE PROTECTION AND PROTECTIVE CLOTHING. THE FLASH POINT OF P-D-680
IS 100 TO 138 DEGREES F (38 TO 59 DEGREES C).
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