TM 9-2815-202-34 4-33. (6) (7) (8) (9) (10) (11) PISTON AND CONNECTING ROD MAINTENANCE (Cont) Check bearing to crankshaft journal clearance by placing a plastic gage strip (34) between crankshaft journal (32) and connecting rod cap (3). Tighten connecting rod nuts (2) to 60-70 Ib-ft (81-95 N-m.). Remove connecting rod nuts and cap, and measure width of plastic gage with measuring strip (35). Maximum clearance with used parts is 0.006 inch. Place lower bearing shell (4) in connecting rod cap (3). Lubricate bearing shell with clean engine oil. NOTE Ensure connecting rod bolt has not turned in connecting rod before  torquing  nuts. Install bearing cap (3) and bearing shell (4) on connecting rod (5) with identification numbers on cap and rod adjacent to each other. Torque connecting  rod bolt nuts (2) to 60-70 Ib-ft (81-95 N.m.). NOTE If  necessary,  pry  connecting rods apart before measuring side  clearance. Using feeler gage (36), measure side clearance between each pair of connecting rods. Clearance limits are 0.008 to 0.016 inch. Install additional liners, pistons, and rod assemblies in same manner. Use hold-down clamps to hold each liner in place. Remove all liner hold-down clamps. END  OF  TASK FOLLOW-ON    MAINTENANCE Para  Description 4-32 Install oil pump and oil pump tubes 4-31  Install  oil  pressure  regulator  and relief  valve 4-27 Install cylinder head 4-20 Install oil pan I 4-144 C h a n g e     1