TM 9-2320-366-34-4
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 78, Appendix B)
Extractor, Screw (Item 22, Appendix B)
Caliper, Micrometer, Inside (Item 10, Appendix B)
Pliers, Retaining Ring (Item 45, Appendix B)
Degreaser, Portable Liquid Type (Item 18, Appendix B)
Compressor, Ring, Piston (Item 16, Appendix B)
Goggles, Industrial (Item 28, Appendix B)
Press, Arbor, Hand Operated (Item 48, Appendix B)
Tools and Special Tools
Wrench, Torque, 0-175 lb-ft (Item 92, Appendix
B)
Materials/Parts
Gage, Bearing Clearance (Item 33, Appendix C)
Rag, Wiping (Item 60, Appendix C)
Solvent, Dry Cleaning (Item 83, Appendix C)
Lubricating Oil, Engine (Item 48, Appendix C)
Carbon Removing Compound (Item 18,
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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