TM 5-3895-369-14
5-14. CRANKSHAFT REPLACEMENT/REPAIR (CONT).
Do not overheat gear. Permanent warpage
will result to gear.
(6) Heat gear (11) in oven for 45 minutes at
250F(121C).
WARNING
Wear thermal protective gloves when
installing gear. Gear is hot and can cause
severe burns to personnel.
(7) Install gear (11) with timing mark facing out.
Use caution when installing crankshaft on
connecting rods. Scratched or nicked rod
journals may result in damage to engine
assembly.
(8) While assistant operates suitable lifting
device, mechanic guides and installs
crankshaft (1) in engine block (10).
(9) Remove suitable lifting device from
crankshaft (1).
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