TM 9-2320-363-34-2
PISTON AND CYLINDER ASSEMBLY REPLACEMENT (CONT)
OIL EXPANDER
RING GAP
TOP VIEW
FIRE COMPRESSION
RING GAP (TOP)
MIDDLE COMPRESSION
RING GAP
34. MAKE SURE PISTON RING GAPS ARE STAGGERED.
C A U T I O N
Nicks or burrs on non-tapered inside diameter end of piston ring compressor
may result in damage to piston rings. Inspect piston ring compressor for nicks
or burrs.
35. COAT INSIDE OF PISTON RING COMPRESSOR (29) WITH CLEAN ENGINE LUBRICATING OIL.
36. INSTALL TAPERED END OF PISTON RING COMPRESSOR (29) OVER END OF CONNECTING ROD
(24) AND DOWN ON PISTON. SLIDE PISTON RING COMPRESSOR (29) DOWN UNTIL IT
CONTACTS BOTTOM OF PAN.
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