TM 5-3895-383-249.Before connecting rod (3) comes in contact with thecrankshaft, install the upper half of the rod bearing (4).Be sure the bearing tab engages the groove in theconnecting rod.10.Put clean engine oil on the upper rod bearing surface,then tap the piston down, guiding the connecting rodonto the crankshaft.11.Position the lower half of rod bearing (4) in thecorresponding numbered rod bearing cap (2). Be surethe bearing tab engages the groove in the rod bearingcaps.12.Put clean engine oil on the lower rod bearing surface.Install the rod bearing cap. Install the bearing cap onthe connecting rod with the number on the bearing rodcap on the same side and same number as on theconnecting rod.13.Put clean engine oil on the threads of bolts (5). Installrod cap nuts (1) and tighten them to a torque of 54 ± 7Nm (40 ± 5 lb-ft).14.Put an alignment mark on each rod cap nut. Tighteneach nut an additional 60 5 degrees (1/6 turn).15.Repeat the steps for the remainder of the pistons andconnecting rods.End By:a.install piston cooling jetsb.install engine oil pumpc.install engine oil pand.Install cylinder head assembly8-52
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