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Maintenance
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3.4 Apply Tension
Note: Start with the tie rods in the middle
of the engine a−a, then b−b etc).
1) Put the two pre-tensioning jacks
(94180, Fig.3) on the tie rods (2).
2) Apply a tension of 100 bar, refer to
9403−1.
3) Record the length of the tie rod (4) at L.
4) Apply a tension of 1500 bar.
5) Record the extension of the tie rod (4)
at L1.
Note: The extension DL of the tie rod (2)
must be 17 mm to 19 mm (L1 − L).
6) Do step 1) to step 5) for the remaining
tie rods.
7) Tighten the set screws (7, Fig.2).
8) Apply a layer of Molykote paste G to
prevent corrosion.
9) Install the protection covers (1) to the
tie rods.
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Pre-tension Checks and Tie Rod Replacement
Fig. 3
94180
1500 bar
100 bar
L1
LL
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2
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DRIVING END
FREE END
a
a
WCH02762
DL must be 17 mm to 19 mm
DRIVING END