TM 5-4210-233-14&P-2
6.32. PISTON, CONNECTING ROD AND LINER
This task covers:
a. Removal
c. Follow-on Maintenance
b. Inspection
TOOLS REQUIRED
MATERIALS/PARTS REQUIRED
Tool Kit, General Mechanics, Automotive
Oil, lubricating, Item 1 0, Appendix E
(Appendix B, Section 111, Item 1)
Tags, identification, Item 32, Appendix E
Cylinder liner seal rings (Figure 1 00, Appendix F)
Shop Equipment, Automotive
Maintenance and Repair
PERSONNEL REQUIRED
(Appendix B, Section lII, Item 4)
2
Remover assembly, cylinder liner
EQUIPMENT CONDITION
(Appendix B, Section 111, Item 44)
Engine Installed on Engine Stand
Clamp, cylinder liner
Oil Pan Removed (see para 5-27.)
(Appendix B, Section III, Item 46)
Oil Pump Removed (see para 6-46.)
Cylinder Head Removed (see para 6-13.)
a. Removal.
NOTE
Repeat steps (1) through (4) for each cylinder liner.
(1) Move piston (1) so top is just above air inlet
ports in cylinder liner (2).
(2) Place clean rag on top of piston (1) to catch
carbon deposits as they are removed from
cylinder liner (2).
(3) Scrape carbon ridge from top of cylinder liner (2)
(4) Remove rag and carbon residue from cylinder
liner (2).
CAUTION
Do not use scribe or punch to mark piston,
connecting rods or cylinder head mounting
surface. Leaks may be caused.
NOTE
Using identification tags, mark each rod and
piston with location.
(5) Turn engine stand to upside down position.
Remove two nuts (3) from two bearing cap
screws (4).
(6) Remove connecting rod bearing cap (5) with
bearing shell (6).
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