TM 5-4320-300-14
6-12. BEARINGS (CONT)
Location/Item
Action
Remarks
CAUTION
Remove all crankshaft journal ridges before reassembling bearing shells and caps. Otherwise,
damage to shells and crankshaft could occur.
NOTE
New bearing shells will allow a clearance of 0.001 to 0.004 inch (0.0254 to 0.1016 mm), between
journal and shell.
10. Bearing
Taper may be indicated when one end of flattened
shell taper
plastic strip is wider than the other. Measure each
end of the plastic; the difference between readings
is the approximate amount of taper. Replace all
bearing shells if taper on any shell permits a clear-
ance of 0.006 inch (0.1524 mm) between journal
and shell.
INSTALLATION
CAUTION
Equipment damage could occur if bearing caps or shells are not returned to their original
positions. Follow directions noted during disassembly.
11. Bearing
Install in bearing caps and bearing supports.
shells
12. Crankshaft
Install in accordance with paragraph 6-11.
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