TM 9-2320-289-34
3-13.
PISTON, CONNECTING ROD, AND CONNECTING ROD BEARING REMOVAL
A N D R E P A I R ( C o n ’ t ).
3.
Rotate piston rings (9, 10, 11, and
1 2 ) u n t i l p i s t o n r i n g g a p s a r e
positioned as shown.
4.
Assemble piston (8) and connecting rod (14), and install piston pin (7). Install 2 piston pin
retainers (6) in piston. Install 2 bolts (13) in connecting rod if removed.
FOLLOW-ON TASKS:
• Install piston, connecting rod, and connecting rod bearing. (See paragraph 3-19)
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