3.4.2 For 8 to 12 cylinder engines: Attach the support (005) and the support
(002).
3.5 Tighten the special screws (003).
3.6 Operate the turning gear to lower the crosshead (001) on to the special screws
(003).
Fig 8-28 Supports
3.7 Put the chain of the lever chain hoist (004, Figure 8-29) around the connecting
rod (003).
3.8 Operate the turning gear to move the crank (002) to the fuel side. At the same
time, operate the lever chain hoist (004) to keep tension on the chain.
NOTE: Make sure that there is no load on the corners (X) of bearing shell
(001).
3.9 Operate the turning gear to move the crank to 100° after TDC.
3.10 Do an inspection of the bottom end bearing shell, refer to section 8.5.6
Connecting rod - examine the bearing shells.
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Maintenance Manual Connecting rod - remove the bottom end bearing
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