TM-9-2815-200-35

ENGINE, WITH CONTAINER:TURBOSUPERCHARGED, DIESEL ,FUEL INJECTION ,90-DEGREE “V” TYPE, AIR - COOLED ,12 - CYLINDER , ASSEMBLY ;MODELS AVDS-1790-2M (2815-856-4996), AVDS-1790-2A AND AVDS-1790-2AM (2815-856-9005)

TECHNICAL MANUAL; DIRECT SUPPORT, GENERAL SUPPORT AND DEPOT MAINTENANCE MANUAL INCLUDING REPAIR PARTS AND SPECIAL TOOLS LISTS

TM-9-2815-200-35 - Page 290 of 779

Note.

Exercise care when removing or in -

stalling crankshaft assembly to prevent damage

to the main bearing cap studs and crankshaf t

journals .

Remove

1. Remove crankshaft with connecting rod assemblies

installed as shown, using a suitable hoist.

2. Place crankshaft assembly on suitable “V” blocks

with crankshaft resting on bearing journals.

Install

1. Before installing crankshaft and connecting rod

assemblies in crankcase, place cardboard or plastic

tubes over main bearing studs for protection. If such

tubes are not available, cover studs with industrial tape.

2. Install crankshaft and connecting rod assemblies in

crankcase as shown using a suitable hoist. Guide the

connecting rods through the cylinder mounting holes

and past the connecting rod protectors.

Note.

The connecting rods are installed on the

crankshaft in pairs. The connecting rod of each

pair toward the flywheel end (rear) serves the left

bank cylinders; the connecting rod toward th e

front of the engine serves the right bank .

Figure 5-178. Removing or installing crankshaft and connecting ro d

assemblies using crankshaft and connecting ro d

sling-4910-795-7955 .

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