TM 55-1905-219-14-5
3-96.3. CONNECTING ROD - MAINTENANCE INSTRUCTIONS (Cont).
LOCATION
ITEM
ACTION
REMARKS
INSPECTION (Cont)
maximum connec-
ting rod bear-
ing-to-journal
clearance with
used parts is
.006 inch
(0.015 cm).
INSTALLATION
6. Connec-
ting
rod(s)
NOTE
Do not replace one connecting rod bearing shell alone. If one bearing shell
requires replacement, install both new upper and lower bearing shells. Bearing
shells are available in .010 inch, .020 inch and .030 inch undersize for service with
reground crankshafts. Do not use these bearing shells.
a. Upper
Install the upper bearing
Be sure the
bearing
shell-the one without the
tang on the
shell
continuous oil groove-in
bearing shell
(4)
the connecting rod.
fits in the
groove in the
connecting rod.
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