TM-9-2815-202-34 Technical Manual for 8V71T Engines for M109 Howitzer Download
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TM9-2815-202-34 (f) (g) Place ring compressor (22) and piston and connecting rod assembly (5) on liner (1) with numbers on side of connecting rod and cap alined with matchmark on liner. Push piston and connecting rod assemblv (5) down into liner until piston is-free of ring compressor (22). CAUTION Do not force piston into liner. Expanders apply considerable force on oil rings; therefore, take care during loading operation to prevent ring breakage. (h) Remove connecting rod cap and ring compressor. Then push piston down until compression rings pass cylinder liner ports. h. Installation - Cylinder Klt Assembly NOTE If any pistons and liners are already in engine, use hold down clamps (23) to retain liners (1) in place when rotating crankshaft. (1) Install cylinder liner insert (24) in block counterbore. (2) Rotate crankshaft (25) until connecting rod journal (26) of cylinder is at bottom of its travel. Wipe journal clean and lubricate with clean engine oil. 6-41