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PISTON AND CONNECTING ROD MAINTENANCE - CONTINUED
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INSPECTION - CONTINUED
NOTE
If replacement is necessary, proceed to step 15. If not, proceed to step 11.
10.
Inspect pin bearing (12). Replace if scored, cracked, pitted, flaked or showing signs of overheating.
11.
Install new pin (11), if removed, in connecting rod (2) assembly.
NOTE
Maximum permissible distance between worn pin and pin bearing is 0.0003 in. (0.0762 mm). If measure-
ments exceed 0.0003 in. (0.0762 mm), remove and discard pin (11) and proceed to step 15.
12.
Use feeler gage to measure clearance between new pin (11) and pin bearing (12).
13.
Install new pin (11), if removed, in connecting rod (2)
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assembly.
14.
Use feeler gage to measure clearance between new pin
11
(11) and pin bearing (12). If measurement exceeds
0.0003 in. (0.00762 mm), proceed to step 15.
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NOTE
Perform following step only if piston pin bearing needs replacement.
15.
Use handle and drive plate and press group to remove
pin bearing (12) from connecting rod (2). Discard pin
bearing (12).
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