TM 10-4320-310-14
6-3.
REPAIR/REPLACE CONNECTING ROD
This task covers:
a.
Removal
c.
Repair
b.
Inspection
d.
Installation
INITIAL SETUP
Tools
Equipment
Condition
Tool Kit, General Mechanics Automotive
Para
Condition Description
(Item 1, Appendix B)
5-10
Piston removed from engine.
Materials/Parts
Dry cleaning solvent (Item 10, Appendix E)
General Safety Instructions
Lubricating oil (Item 6, Appendix E)
Well-ventilated area required.
Preformed packing
Hexagon head cap screws
REMOVAL:
1
Remove cover (1) with four caps (2) and hexagon
socket head cap screws (3).
2
Remove and discard preformed packing (4).
When removing cylinder, make sure piston or
connecting rod does not knock against
crankcase. This could result in serious
damage to connecting rod.
3
Remove two hexagon socket head cap screws (5)
and remove bottom half of connecting rod (6).
4
Remove top half of connecting rod (7) from top of
crankcase.
5
Remove two bearing halves (8) from both halves of
connecting rod (6 and 7).
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