TM 5-3810-300-24&P-3
1.3 Crankshaft
and set the dial indicator to zero. Then remove and
14. Install the vibration damper assembly, if used.
insert the pry bar on the other side of the bearing cap.
15. Install the crankshaft cap or pulley.
Force the crankshaft in the opposite direction and note
the amount of end play on the dial. The end play should
16. Install the lubricating oil pump assembly (Section
be .004" to .014" with new parts or a maximum of .018"
4.1).
with used parts. Insufficient end play can be the result of
a misaligned rear main bearing or a burr or dirt on the
17. Affix a new gasket to the oil pan flange and
inner face of one or more of the thrust washers.
install the oil pan.
8. Install the cylinder liner, piston and connecting
18. Use a chain hoist and sling attached to the lifting
rod assemblies (Section 1.6.3).
bracket or eye bolts at each end of the engine
and remove the engine from the overhaul stand.
9. Install the cylinder head (Section 1.2).
19. Install all of the accessories that were removed.
10. Install the flywheel housing (Section 1.5), then
install the flywheel (Section 1.4).
20. After the engine has been completely
reassembled, refer to the Lubricating Oil
11. Install the crankshaft front cover and gasket.
Specifications in Section 13.3 and refill the
crankcase to the proper level on the dipstick.
NOTE: Install the oil seal spacer or
inner cone after the crankshaft front
21. Close all of the drains and fill the cooling system.
cover is in place to avoid damage to the
oil seal lip.
22. After replacing the main or connecting rod
bearings or installing a new or reground
12. Install the engine front support.
crankshaft, operate the engine as outlined in the
run-in schedule (Section 13.2.1).
13. Install the vibration damper inner cone or oil seal
spacer.
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