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6.2 Crosshead
1) Measure the lateral clearance (k, Fig. 17) at each position of the crosshead as
follows:
2) Use an applicable hardwood wedge (or an item that is almost the same) to push
the crosshead axially to one side. Make sure that you apply the pressure only to
the guide shoe.
6.3 Guide Shoe and Top End Bearing
1) Measure the full lateral clearance l between the top end bearing (12) and the
the guide shoes (4 and 10).
6.4 Radial Clearance
1) Measure the radial clearance m between the guide shoe (4) and crosshead pin
at all positions of the crosshead.
2) Remove the platform (94142).
3) Remove all the remaining tools, equipment and unwanted items from the work
area.
7. Completion
1) Install the round nuts to the elastic studs on the connecting rod, see 9403−4.
2) Install the top bearing cover, see 3303−5.
3) Disengage the turning gear.
4) Set the lubricating oil pump to on.
5) Make sure that the crosshead and the bottom end bearings of the connecting rod
have sufficient lubrication.
2015
Crosshead Pin − Removal / Installation / Clearance Checks