TM 5-3805-280-24-2
Cylinder Block, Liners, Pistons and Rods
REPLACE PISTON AND LINER SETS
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IMPORTANT: ALWAYS install a new (matched set)
liner when replacing a piston. DO NOT
stamp top of piston. Piston may be
damaged.
Mark matched piston and liner for placement in the same
cylinder location.
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INSPECT AND MEASURE CONNECTING ROD
BEARINGS (RODS REMOVED FROM
ENGINE)
1. Inspect rod bearings for damage or wear.
2. Measure crankshaft rod journal OD at several points.
Crankshaft Journal--Specification
OD ............................................................................. 77.800--77.826 mm
(3.0629--3.0640 in.)
3. Assemble connecting rod, cap, and bearings with OLD
cap screws. Tighten cap screws to 68 Nm (50 lb-ft).
Tighten cap screw an additional 90--100. (See
TORQUE-TURN CONNECTING ROD CAP SCREWS
later in this group.)
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