Oil Screen Removal; Connecting Rod Cap Removal; Piston Removal - Cub Cadet 7360SS Service Manual

2.Oil screen removal

Loosen the nut that holds the screen in
position and remove the screen.
3.Thrust clearance measurement for
connecting rod big end.
Install the connecting rod to its crankpin and
tighten the cap nuts to the specified torque.
Measure the thrust clearance with a feeler
gauge. If the clearance exceeds the limit,
replace the connecting rod.
Item
0.10 to o.35
thrust clearance
for connecting (0.0039 to 0.0138)
rod big end
Unit:mm(in.)
Standard Limit
0.50
(0.0197)

4.Connecting rod cap removal

(1)Lay the cylinder block on its side.
(2)Put identification on each connecting rod
and cap combination as to its location in
the engine.
(3)Remove the caps.

5.Piston removal

(1)Turn the crankshaft until the piston is at
top center.
(2)Push the piston and connecting rod away
from the crankshaft with the handle of a
hammer or the like until the piston rings
are above the cylinder. Remove the piston
and connecting rod. Do Steps (1)and(2)
for the removal of the other pistons.
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