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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REMOVAL

1.

Remove eight small self-locking screws (Figure 1, Item 5), eight hardened washers (Figure 1, Item 6), eight

large bolts (Figure 1, Item 4), eight hardened washers (Figure 1, Item 3), and four stabilizer plates

(Figure 1, Item 7) from bottom of cylinder block. Discard self-locking screws.

CAUTION

Keep main bearing caps and main bearing shells in their original position. Main bearing

caps are numbered 1, 2, 3, and 4. Upper bearing shell has an oil hole and groove for

lubrication, and lower bearing shell is smooth with no groove or oil hole.

2.

Remove four main bearing caps (Figure 1, Item 2) from cylinder block. Remove four lower bearing shells

(Figure 1, Item 11) and two lower thrust washers (Figure 1, Item 1) (rear cap only) from caps and mark with

corresponding bearing number.

WARNING

If hoist and sling are not available, use two or more personnel to remove crankshaft.

Crankshaft is heavy and awkward to handle. Serious injury can result if crankshaft is

dropped. Failure to comply may result in injury to personnel.

3.

Remove crankshaft (Figure 1, Item 8) from cylinder block.

4.

Remove four upper bearing shells (Figure 1, Item 10) and two upper thrust washers (Figure 1, Item 9) from

block and mark with corresponding bearing number.

9

11

2

2

8

9

10

1

2

1

5

6

7

3

4

MAINT_393

Figure 1.

Crankshaft Removal.

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