TM 5-2420-230-24-2
B3.9 and B5.9 Series Engines
Bearings, Connecting Rod (001-005)
Section 1 - Cylinder Block - Group 01
Page 1-11
12 mm, Torque Wrench
Alternately tighten the two capscrews.
Torque Value: Step 1
30 Nm
[22 ft-lb]
2
60 Nm
[44 ft-lb]
3
Turn clockwise 60 degrees
Measure the side clearance between the connecting rod
and crankshaft.
Do not measure the clearance between the connecting rod
cap and crankshaft.
Connecting Rod Side Clearance Limits
mm
in
0.10
MIN
0.004
0.33
MAX
0.013
NOTE: The crankshaft must rotate freely.
Check for freedom of rotation as the connecting rod caps
are installed. If the crankshaft does not rotate freely, check
the installation of the connecting rod bearings and bearing
size.
Install the suction tube, lubricating oil pan, and gasket.
Refer to Procedure 007-025and 007-035.
Torque Value:
Lubricating Oil
Pan
24 Nm
[18 ft-lb]
Torque Value:
Lubricating
Suction Tube
24 Nm
[18 ft-lb]
Fill the lubricating oil pan. Refer to Section 7 - Lubricating
Oil System, General Information, for the correct lubricating
oil specification.
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