5.1.5 Tie rod
The tie rods (004, Figure 5-5) keep the cylinder block (002), column (003) and bedplate (005)
together at four locations around each cylinder.
Fig 5-5 Tie rod (generic)
Legend
001 Protection cover 004 Tie rod
002 Cylinder block 005 Bedplate
003 Column
If a tie rod breaks in the bottom area, a special device makes sure that the nut of the tie rod
does not fall into the crankcase.
X92DF
AA00-1903-00AAA-043A-A
Operation Manual Tie rod
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