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TM 10-3930-638-24&P
4-2. ENGINE MAINTENANCE (cont)
f. Pistons and Connecting Rods (cont).
STEP
LOCATION
ITEM
ACTION
REMARKS
DISASSEMBLY
CAUTION
Use piston ring expander to remove rings to avoid damaging pis-
ton and ring.
5
Piston (4)
a. Top piston ring (5)
Remove and
Use piston ring expander
discard
b. Second piston ring (6)
Remove and
discard
c. Piston ring (7)
Remove and
discard
d. Two retaining
Remove
Use needle nose pliers
rings (8)
e. Piston pin (9)
Remove and
set aside
f. Connecting rod (3)
Remove and
set aside
CLEANING
WARNING
Dry cleaning solvent (P-D-680), used to clean parts is toxic and
flammable. Wear protective goggles and gloves and use only in a
well ventilated area. Avoid contact with skin, eyes, and clothes
and dont breathe vapors. Do not use near open flame or exces-
sive heat and dont smoke when using it. Failure to do so could
cause serious injury. lf you become dizzy while using cleaning
solvent, get fresh air immediately, and get medical attention. If
contact with skin or clothes is made, flush with large amounts of
water. If contact with eyes is made, wash eyes with water immed-
iately, and obtain medical aid immediately.
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