Cylinder Block, Liners, Pistons, and Rods
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RG,RG34710,121 –19–13AUG99–2/3
4. On PRECISION JOINT connecting rods: Initially
tighten rod cap screw closest to piston end, then
tighten other cap screw to the following specifications.
Specification
PRECISION JOINT Connecting
Rod Cap Screw—Torque 140 N•m (103 lb-ft) plus 90—100°
turn clockwise
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(See TORQUE-TURN CONNECTING ROD CAP
SCREWS, later in this group.)
PRECISION JOINT is a trademark of Deere & Company
RG,RG34710,121 –19–13AUG99–3/3
RG3824 –UN–04DEC97
Measuring Assembled Rod Bearing ID
A—Inside Micrometer
5. Using an inside micrometer (A), measure assembled
ID of bearing.
6. Subtract OD of each crankshaft journal from ID of each
respective rod bearing to obtain oil clearance.
7. Compare measurements with the specifications given.
Specification
Crankshaft Rod Journal—OD 88.844—88.874 mm
(3.4980—3.4990 in.)
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Connecting Rod Bearing for
Crankshaft Journal
(Assembled)—ID 88.93—88.98 mm (3.501—3.502
in.)
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Connecting Rod
Bearing-to-Journal (New Part)—
Oil Clearance 0.06—0.13 mm (0.002—0.005 in.).......................................
Max. Oil Clearance 0.15 mm (0.006 in.).....................................................
8. Inspect connecting rod bearings for wear or damage. If
bearings are worn or not within specification, replace
both connecting rod bearing and rod pin bearing.
CTM100 (06APR04)
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10.5 L & 12.5 L Diesel Engines
040604
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