TM 5-3805-261-34ENGINE MAINTENANCE.13-8. PistonandConnectingRod. (Sheet 4 of 12)REMOVALCAUTIONTo prevent warping the plate,you must torque the bolts inthe following procedure intwo steps. Copper washersmust be used to preventdamage to the plate.2.Install 12 3/4 x 3NF bolts and 243/4 inch copper washers (Figure13-38) in block to secure topplate and cylinder liners. Usetwo washers for each bolt.Tighten bolts in two steps, 15ft-lb, then 40 ft-lb torque.3.Rotate crankshaft counterclock-wise on front of cylinder blockuntil two connecting rods arebottom, dead center.4.Inspect connecting rod (11) andcap (2, Figure 13-39) on bottomof cylinder block for identifyingmark. If no mark is present,scribe or stamp numbers to ensureinstallation in originallocation.5.Remove two nuts (1) and items 2and 12 as an assembly (Figure13-40).Go to Sheet 513-43Figure 13-38.Figure 13-39.Figure 13-40.
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