TM 5-3805-281-24-2
Cylinder Block, Liners, Pistons, and Rods
TORQUE-TURN CONNECTING ROD CAP
SCREWS
USING ENGINE AXIS METHOD TO TORQUE-TURN
CONNECTING ROD CAP SCREWS:
1. After tightening cap screws to initial torque values,
mark connecting rod cap and socket.
2. Position handle of wrench parallel to centerline of
engine crankshaft axis (A).
3. Tighten 1/4 turn (90100) clockwise until handle of
wrench is perpendicular to centerline of engine
crankshaft axis (B) as shown.
NOTE: Resulting torque is 175285 Nm (129210 lb-ft).
Tightening Rod Cap Screws by TORQUE-TURN Method
RG,RG34710,1142
1923OCT971/2
USING JT05993 TORQUE ANGLE GAUGE TO
TORQUE-TURN CONNECTING ROD CAP SCREWS:
After tightening cap screws to initial torque values
provided earlier, follow directions provided with gauge and
TORQUE-TURN each cap screw 90100.
JT05993 Torque Angle Gauge
RG,RG34710,1142
1923OCT972/2