Maintenance
3303−2/A1
RT-flex58T-E
Winterthur Gas & Diesel Ltd.
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Tools: Key to Illustrations:
2 Handle screws 94009-M8 1 Connecting rod stud
3 Manual ratchets 94016, A, D (H1...H3) 2 Nut
(WLL
≥ 800 kg)
3 Crank
2 RUD-eye bolts 94040-M30 (RC) 4 Bearing cover
1 Deviation pipe GF 94117A 5 Connecting rod
2 Ropes 94120B 6 Guide way
1 Rope 94120G 7 Upper bearing shell
1 Working platform 94142 8 Lower bearing shell
4 Retaining pins 94323 9 Allen Screw
2 Shackles 94572C 10 Dowel pin WU Wooden underlay
1. Inspection and removal
D Loosen nuts 2 of connecting rod studs 1 according to 3303−1.
Attention! Never turn the crankshaft as long as the pre-tensioning jacks are
mounted on the connecting rod studs!
Remark: Pay attention to:
− General Guidelines for Lifting Tools 0012−1.
− Utilization of Working Platform 3301−1.
1.1 Lowering of bearing cover
⇒ Turn crankshaft to T.D.C.
⇒ Fit RUD-eye bolt ’RC’ on each side of bearing cover 4.
⇒ Attach manual ratchets ’H1’ and ’H2’ with shackles 94572C and ropes
94120B and connect them to RUD-eye bolts ’RC’.
⇒ Remove nuts 2.
⇒ Carefully lower the bearing cover. Make sure the threads of the connecting
rod studs and the surface of the crankpin do not get damaged.
A
WCH01025
3
2
RC
H2
H1
1
B
7
1
2
4
9
10
9
8
013.503/05
94120B
94120B
4
94572C
94572C
V2 / 2013
Connecting Rod
Inspection, Removal and Fitting of Bottom End Bearing