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MECHANIC DIESEL - CITS

Fig 4 Fig 5

• Compress the piston rings by a ring compressor. (Fig 6) Push the piston with a wooden block till the connecting
rod big end bearing sits on the crankpin.
• Push the piston, and simultaneously rotate the crank shaft till it comes to B.D.C. Ensure that the connecting
rod does not dislodge from the crank shaft while rotating the crank shaft. (Fig 6)
• Fit the connecting rod bearing cap, along with the lower bearing shell.
• Tighten the bearing cap bolts/nuts to the recommended torque.

• Rotate the crank shaft and check for free rotation.
• Repeat the above steps for fitting all the remaining pistons and connecting rod assemblies.

Fig 6

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CITS : Automotive - Mechanic Diesel - Exercise 2.25