TM 5-1940-277-34
CRANKSHAFT INSPECTION AND REPLACEMENT INSTRUCTIONS (Continued)
LOCATION
ITEM
ACTION
REMARKS
8.
Cylinder block
a.
Rear main
a.
Clean out old
(9) and rear
bearing cap
seal. Make
main bearing
(18) and
sure all traces
cap (18)
cylinder
of adhesive
block (9)
are removed.
b.
Coat seal
grooves in
block and cap
with sealant
immediately
before fitting
seal.
c.
Dip seal halves
(27) in clean
oil.
d.
Fit seal (27)
Note in figure
into grooves.
that seal under-
cut (28) is
placed toward
front of engine.
e.
Trim ends of
Use knife. Make
seal to 0.375
sure there are
in. (10.0 mm)
no frayed threads
above surface
after trimming.
(see figure).
Seal halves must
protrude to
ensure cap aline-
ment.
f.
Apply non-
setting sealant
to ends of seal
and along rear
edge of bearing
face (see
figure).
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