TM 5-4320-300-146-10. PISTONS AND CONNECTING RODS (CONT)Location/ItemActionRemarksREMOVAL1.ConnectingRemove mounting nuts.rod bearingRemove each bearing capcaps and lowerand lower bearing shell asbearing shellsa unit.WARNINGSevere burns, illness, or death may result if personnel fail to handle dieselfuel properly. Observe the following precautions:Do not inhale vapor.Work in a well-ventilated area.Do not use near open flame, sparks, or excessive heat.2.Piston andUse VV-F-800 diesel fuel to soften carbonUpper bearing shellsconnectingdeposits on upper inner surface of cylindermay not stay withrod assemblyliner. Remove carbon deposits. Push pistonconnecting rods dur-and rod assembly out through top of cyl-ing piston and rodinder block. Reassemble bearing caps andremoval. Ensure thatlower bearing shells to the appropriate con-both upper and lowernecting rods and upper bearing shells.bearing shells areaccounted for aftereach piston and con-necting rod assemblyis removed from theblock.6-78
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