TM 9-2320-365-34-2
20-6. PISTON AND CONNECTING ROD ASSEMBLY REPLACEMENT/REPAIR
This task covers:
a. Removal
b. Disassembly
c. Cleaning/Inspection
d. Assembly
e. Installation
f. Follow-On Maintenance
INITIAL SETUP
Equipment Conditions
Engine mounted on maintenance stand (para 20-2).
Cylinder head removed (para 3-6).
Oil pump removed (para 3-17).
Tools and Special Tools
Tool Kit, Genl Mech (Item 68, Appendix B)
Extractor, Screw (Item 19, Appendix B)
Caliper, Micrometer, Inside (Item 6, Appendix B)
Pliers, Retaining Ring (Item 38, Appendix B)
Degreaser, Portable Liquid Type (Item 15, Appendix B)
Compressor, Ring, Piston (Item 13, Appendix B)
Goggles, Industrial (Item 25, Appendix B)
Press, Arbor, Hand Operated (Item 41, Appendix B)
Tools and Special Tools
Wrench, Torque, 0-175 lb-ft (Item 80, Appendix
B)
Materials/Parts
Gage, Bearing Clearance (Item 34, Appendix C)
Rag, Wiping (Item 59, Appendix C)
Solvent, Dry Cleaning (Item 81, Appendix C)
Lubricating Oil, Engine (Item 47, Appendix C)
Carbon Removing Compound (Item 19,
Appendix C)
Personnel Required
(2)
a. Removal.
NOTE
All piston and connecting rod assemblies are
removed the same way.
One piston and
connecting rod assembly shown.
(1) Remove bolt (1) and cooling jet (2) from cylinder block
(3).
20-40
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