TM 5-380-261-34ENGINE MAINTENANCE. (cont)13-8. PistonandConnectingRod. (Sheet 11 of 12)INSTALLATION (cont)4.Install pin (7) and two retainingrings (6) in piston (8).CAUTIONPiston ring expander must beused to install rings. Useof any other tool may resultin damage to piston lands.5.Install oil ring (5) over springin lowest groove with ring gage180 degrees from spring joint.6.Using ring expander, installpiston rings (4 and 3). Staggerring gaps 120 degrees, makingsure the letters UP is toward topof piston rings (4 and 3).7.Install two bearings (12) intocap (2) and connecting rod (11,Figure 13-48).8.Install bolts (10) intoconnecting rod (11).9.Repeat steps 1 thru 4 for remain-ing pistons and connecting rodassemblies.10. Rotate crankshaft counterclock-wise on front of cylinder blockuntil bearing journal for pistonto be installed is bottom, deadcenter.11. Using clean oil, swab cylinderlines and bearing journal oncylinder block.12. Using clean oil, dip piston (8).13. Inspect piston rings, making surethat gaps are 120 degrees apart.Go to Sheet 1213-50Figure 13-47.Figure 13-48.
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