TM-9-2320-366-34-4

M1083 SERIES, 5 TON, 6x6, MEDIUM TACTICAL VEHICLES (MTV)

TECHNICAL MANUAL; MAINTENANCE INSTRUCTIONS; DIRECT SUPPORT AND GENERAL SUPPORT MAINTENANCE; VOLUME NO. 4 OF 4

AUGUST 2005

CHANGE 2

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TM 9-2320-366-34-4

CAUTION

Do not turn crankshaft while bearing gage is

on connecting rod bearing. Failure to comply

will result in inaccurate clearance reading and

possible damage to equipment.

(29) Remove

two

connecting

rod

cap

nuts

(14)

and

connecting rod (3) from rod cap (5).

(30) Remove rod cap (5) from connecting rod journal (13).

(31) Measure

greatest

width

(A)

of

bearing

gage

in

connecting rod bearing half (12) against chart contained

in gage package.

Maximum clearance is

0.0061 in.

(0.015 cm). Record clearance reading.

(32) Clean bearing gage from connecting rod half (12) and

connecting rod journal (13).

(33) Perform steps (19) through (32) for remaining five

connecting rods and rod caps.

d. Assembly.

NOTE

Steps (1) through (9) require the aid of an

assistant.

(1) Install piston rod bearing (1) in connecting rod (2).

(2) Install piston crown (3) on piston skirt (4).

(3) Install piston crown (3) on connecting rod (2) with piston

pin (5).

WARNING

Use care when installing retaining rings.

Retaining rings are under tension and can

act as projectiles when released. Failure

to

comply

may

result

in

injury

to

personnel.

(4) Install two retaining rings (6) on piston pin (5).

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