TM 5-3805-248-23-2
PISTON AND CONNECTING ROD MAINTENANCE - CONTINUED
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INSPECTION
1.
Inspect two nuts (1) and bolts (5). Replace if cracked, broken, distorted or threads damaged.
2.
Inspect cap (3) and connecting rod (2). Replace as an assembly if cracked, pitted, scored or excessively worn.
3.
Inspect two bearings (6). Replace if scored, cracked, pitted, flaked or showing signs of overheating.
4.
Inspect two retaining rings (10). Replace if damaged or if resiliency is lost.
NOTE
Discard and replace pin if outside diameter is less than 1.9996 in. (50.7898 mm).
5.
Inspect pin (11). Use micrometer to measure outside
diameter of pin (11).
6.
Inspect piston (4). Replace if cracked, scored, grooves
4
11
damaged or shows signs of overheating. If not, pro-
ceed to step 7.
10
7.
Use bore gage to measure pin bore in piston (4) in two
places, 90 degrees apart.
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5
2
6
3
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