TM 5-4320-300-14
6-10. PISTONS AND CONNECTING RODS (CONT)
Location/Item
Action
Remarks
44. Piston and con-
Position piston and connecting rod assembly
necting rod
and ring compressor in line with the block
assemblies
bore so that identification number on rod is
facing engine serial number side. Slide piston
and connecting rod assembly through ring
compressor and push or pull piston and con-
necting rod into liner until upper bearing
shell is firmly seated on the crankshaft
journal.
45. Connecting
Place lower bearing shell in bearing cap, with
rod lower
tang on shell in notch in cap. Lubricate bearing
bearing shells
shell with clean MIL-L-2104 oil.
CAUTION
Equipment damage may occur if connecting rod bolt turns before torque
is applied to nut. Make sure that bolt head is properly seated on con-
necting rod before tightening nut.
46. Connecting
Install bearing cap with bearing shell on con-
rod bearing
necting rod with identification numbers on
caps
cap and rod adjacent to each other. Torque
nuts to 40 to 45 ft lb (54 to 61 N.m).
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