TM 5-4320-302-146-17.CONNECTING ROD ASSEMBLY (CONT)Location/ItemActionRemarks12. Big-end bearingsInspect upper and lower bearing for excessive wear,scoring, pitting, flaking, etching, and signs ofoverheating. Inspect bearing backs for bright spots(bearing moving in supports). Measure bearingwidth. Measurement should be 0.9724 to 0.9843inch (24.7 to 25.0 mm). If measurement is outsidespecified limits, replace bearings. Measure bearingwall thickness with a micrometerand ballattachment. The minimum thickness of a wornstandard big-end bearing is 0.0975 inch (2.476 mm).If measurement is below specified limit, replace big-end bearings.13. ConnectingRemove hex bolts, bearing cap, and pin androd, big-endcarefully insert big-end bearing. Reinsert pinbearing, andand tighten hex bolts following procedurebearing capdescribed in step 10 above.6-130
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