TM-9-2320-386-24-1-2

2-1/2-TON, 6X6, M44A3 SERIES TRUCKS (DIESEL)

TECHNICAL MANUAL; EXTENDED SERVICE PROGRAM (ESP); UNIT, DIRECT SUPPORT AND GENERAL SUPPORT; MAINTENANCE MANUAL; VOLUME 2 OF 2

MAY 2001

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PISTONS AND CONNECTING RODS MAINTENANCE (Contd)

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Push piston (11) into cylinder block (12) until connecting rod (5) seats on crankshaft (15).

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Install lower sleeve bearing (16) on cap (17).

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Apply lubricant to male threads of screws (13) and install cap (17) on connecting rod (5) and two

screws (13) with nuts (18). Tighten nuts (18) 35-45 lb-ft (48-61 N

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Put an alignment mark on cap (17) and nuts (18). Tighten nuts (18) an additional 1/6 turn.

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Install cylinder head (WP 0302 00).

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Install piston cooling tube (WP 0362 00).