TM-9-2815-205-24

6V53/6V53T ENGINES, DIESEL WITH CONTAINERS; MODEL 5063-5299, MODEL 5063-5392, MODEL 5063-5393 AND MODEL 5063-539L

TECHNICAL MANUAL; FIELD AND SUSTAINMENT MAINTENANCE

FEBRUARY 2013

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INSTALLATION - Continued

CAUTION

Distance from vertical center line of connecting rod bolts to edges of rod are not

equal. When installing piston and connecting rod assembly, ensure narrow side of

two adjoining connecting rods are together to avoid cocking of rod.

Do not damage or dislocate bearing shell when guiding end of connecting rod

assembly through block bore.

Do not damage preformed packings when sliding piston, connecting rod, and liner

assembly into block bore.

5.

Place piston, connecting rod, and liner assembly (Figure 17, Item 27) in line with cylinder block bore. Align

identification number and letter on rod with outer edge of cylinder block and matchmarks on liner. Guide

connecting rod assembly (Figure 17, Item 18) through block bore. Then slide piston, connecting rod, and

liner assembly straight into block bore until liner flange rests against block counterbore (Figure 17, Item 28).

NARROW

SIDE

MAINT_368

Figure 16.

Piston Adjoining Connecting Rods Installation.

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