TM 5-3895-370-14&P
5-67. PISTON AND CONNECTING ROD REPLACEMENT/REPAIR (CONT).
d. Assembly.
CAUTION
·
Install rings with printed side up.
Improper installation will cause
damage to engine.
·
End gaps of rings must be 120°
apart from each other. Improper
installation will cause damage to
engine.
(1)
Lubricate rings (8, 9, and 10) with engine oil.
NOTE
End gap of rings must be at opposite
ends of each other.
(2)
Install oil ring expander (11) and oil control ring
(10).
(3)
Install intermediate ring (9) and top ring (8).
(4)
Install one retaining ring (5) in piston (7).
CAUTION
Markings
on
piston
head
and
numbers on connecting rod must be
oriented in same direction for proper
assembly. Failure to do so will result
in damage to engine.
(5)
Assemble piston (7) and connecting rod (3) securing with wrist pin (6).
(6)
Install remaining retaining ring (5).
CAUTION
Do not apply grease on outer diameter of bearing halves or damage may result to
bearing halves, related bearing caps, and crankshaft.
(7)
Lubricate eight bearing halves (1 and 2) with general purpose grease.
(8)
Install eight bearings halves (1 and 2) in four connecting rods (3) with four rod caps (4).
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