TM 9-2320-289-34
3-19. PISTON,
CONNECTING ROD,
AND CONNECTING ROD BEARING
INSTALLATION (Cont).
9.
10.
If clearance in step 7 is correct,
lubricate connecting rod bearing
surfaces with lubricating oil. Discard 2
nuts (3). Install connecting rod cap
(4) with 2 new nuts (3). Evenly
tighten
nuts
to
45-50 Ib.-ft.
(61-68 N.m).
Gently tap each connecting rod
parallel to crankshaft
(1)
with
soft-faced hammer to ensure that
there is clearance.
11.
Using feeler gage (11 ), measure
clearance between connecting rod
caps (4). If clearance is less than
0.0067 in. (0.1 7 mm), or more than
0.025 in.
(0.63 mm),
replace
connecting rod and cap. A clearance
of 0.0279 in. (0.71 mm) is allowable
with used connecting rods.
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