TM 5-3825-230-14&P
5-21. CONNECTING ROD ASSEMBLY REPLACEMENT/REPAIR
This task covers:
a. Removal
b. Cleaning/Inspection
c. Installation
INITIAL SETUP
Tools
Equipment Condition
Tool Kit, Master Mechanic's
TM or Para
Condition Description
Para 5-9
Engine cylinder removed.
Shop Equipment, Machine Shop; Field
Maintenance, Basic, Less Power
Materials Parts
Bushings
Gage: Plastic adjustment, item 20 Appendix E
Oil, engine, item 26 Appendix E
a.Disassembly.
(1)
Remove two retaining rings (1) from
piston (2) using snap ring pliers.
(2)
Remove wrist pin (3) from piston (2) using
a press.
(3)
Remove piston (2) from connecting rod
(4).
(4)
Drive
out
upper
bushing
(5)
from
connecting rod (4) using a press.
(5)
Remove bearing (6) from connecting rod
(4).
(6)
Remove lower bearing (7) from rod cap
(8) using a drift and ball peen hammer.
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