TM 5-3825-225-14&PNOTEAny ridges or carbon deposits around the top of the cylinder bores should beremoved with a suitable scraper before piston removal is attempted.Figure 5-18. Piston Removal.(5)Push the pistons (5) and connecting rods (6) carefully outthrough the top of the block and remove (see Figure 5-18).(6)Rotate the crankshaft through 180° to bring the remaining pair toBDC. Repeat removal operations. Keep each piston (5) androd assembly (6) separate, each to each as marked. Mark thepistons on the crown (before removing the gudgeon pin) toindicate the front in relation to the FRONT marking cast on theconnecting rods (6).b.Disassembly (see Appendix E Figure 54).NOTEWith 4.108 model engine, pistons have a steel Insert rolled into the top ringgroove during piston manufacture. This steel Insert is an Integral part of thepiston and no attempt should be made to remove It from its location. Thelaminated segments or spring loaded rings fitted in the fourth ring groove shouldbe removed by hand.Figure 5-19. Piston Ring Removal .(1)Remove the piston rings (1) from each piston (6), using asuitable piston ring tool (see Figure 5-19).NOTEPiston can be warmed in a suitable clean liquid(usually water) to a temperature of 100-120 ° F (40-50°C) to aid in removal of piston pin.(2)Remove the retaining rings (3) securing the piston pin (4). Pushout the piston pin to release the connecting rod (6). Discardretaining rings.c.Inspection.(1)Examine the pistons for scoring and any signs of groove damage.NOTEAll piston ring specifications are given in paragraph 1-26.(2)Check the clearance of the piston rings in their respective grooves by placing the ring outer face into thegroove and a suitable sized feeler gage between the ring and groove face.(3)Check the fitted gaps of the piston rings. In worn cylinder bores, these gaps should be checked at thebottom of the bores.(4)Check the fit of the piston pin in the small end bearing sleeve; if excessive, replace the small endbearing sleeve.(5)To renew the small end bearing sleeve, remove the old one by means of a suitable press and dolly.Press in the new bearing sleeve, ensuring that the oil feed holes are aligned. Ream the new bearingsleeve to suit the piston pin, then check the connecting rod for parallelism and twist.TA5063395-19
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