TM 9-4940-568-34
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7-6. PISTONS, CONNECTING RODS, AND BEARINGS REPLACEMENT (CONT).
(17)
Inspect connecting rods and connecting rod
caps for damage. Replace connecting rod
if “I-beam” is nicked or damaged.
(18)
Visually inspect piston pin bore for damage
or mis-alignment of the oil passage and
bushing.
(19)
Measure connecting rod piston pin bushing
I.D.
Piston Pin Bushing Diameter
in.
mm
1.5755
MIN.
(40.019)
1.5765
MAX.
(40.042)
(20)
Visually inspect connecting rod bearing
saddles and screws for nicks, cracks, burrs,
scratches or fretting.
