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
TM-9-2815-205-24 - Page 694 of 856
INSTALLATION - Continued
6.
Push piston into liner until upper bearing shell (Figure 17, Item 26) seats firmly on crankshaft journal
(Figure 17, Item 4).
NOTE
Tang on bearing shell must fit in indentation in connecting rod cap.
7.
Place lower bearing shell (Figure 17, Item 7) (with continuous oil groove) in connecting rod cap
(Figure 17, Item 6).
CAUTION
Connecting rod bolt must not turn in connecting rod when tightening nut.
8.
To check bearing to crankshaft journal clearance, place strip of plastic gage (Figure 17, Item 29) between
crankshaft journal (Figure 17, Item 4) and connecting rod cap (Figure 17, Item 6). Torque connecting rod
nuts (Figure 17, Item 5) to 40–45 lb-ft (54–61 N·m). Remove connecting rod nuts and cap, and measure
width of strip with strip measuring gage (Figure 17, Item 30). Maximum clearance for used parts is 0.0060
inch (0.152 mm).
9.
Lubricate bearing with clean engine oil and install bearing cap (Figure 17, Item 6) and lower bearing shell
(Figure 17, Item 7) on connecting rod (Figure 17, Item 18) with identification numbers on cap and rod
adjacent to each other. Install two connecting rod bolt nuts (Figure 17, Item 5) and torque to 40–45 lb-ft
(54–61 N·m).
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