TM 9-2815-225-34&P 3-69.  PISTON, CONNECTING ROD, AND BEARINGS INSTALLATION (Contd) LOCATION/ITEM ACTION REMARKS Installation (Contd) d.  Using connecting rod guide pins (13), pull connecting rod in position against crankshaft (9). e.  Remove two connecting rod guide pins (13). 9. Connecting rod cap (7) a.  Install on crankshaft (9) and Ensure numbered side of on piston and connecting rod connecting rod cap (7) is on same assembly (5). side as numbered side of connect- ing rod. b.  Lubricate two screws (8) with Use OE/HDO 30 lubricating oil clean lubricating oil. (Appendix C, Item 21). STEP NO. MINIMUM MAXIMUM 1.  Tighten to 70 lb-ft (95 Nm) 75 lb-ft (102 Nm) 2.  Tighten to 140 lb-ft (190 Nm) 150 lb-ft (203 Nm) 3.  Loosen completely — — 4.  Tighten to 25 lb-ft (34 Nm) 30 lb-ft (41 Nm) 5.  Tighten to 70 lb-ft (95 Nm) 75 lb-ft (102 Nm) 6.  Tighten to 140 lb-ft (190 Nm) 150 lb-ft (203 Nm) c.  Install screws (8) on connecting Tighten in sequence listed below. rod cap (7) and connecting rod. 10. Piston and connecting rod a.  Check side-to-side movement. Piston and connecting rod assembly (5) assembly (5) must move freely on crankshaft journal with hand pressure.  If connecting rod does not move freely, remove connect- ing rod cap (7) and check for dirt, damage, or improper bearing half (6). b.  Using feeler gauge, check side Side clearance must be clearance as shown. between 0.004-0.013 in. (0.102-0.330 mm). FOLLOW-ON TASK:  Install camshaft and cam followers (para. 3-70). 3-556