TM 9-2320-272-24-4
5-10. PISTON AND CONNECTING ROD MAINTENANCE (Contd)
NOTE
l Ensure rod and bearing cap are stamped with the numbers of
the cylinders they were removed from. All pistons must have
same part number.
l Ensure pistons and connecting rods are assembled with
orientation marks matching.
7.
Install one piston pin snapring (1) in groove of piston pin bore (2).
8.
Heat pistons (3) in hot water.
CAUTION
Do not attempt to install pin after piston has cooled. Pin will not fit.
9.
Install piston pin (4) through piston (3) and connecting rod (5) pin bores (9) before piston (3) cools.
10.
Install second snapring (1) in piston pin (4) groove at opposite end of pin bore (2).
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