PROCEDURE
1 Remove the protection cover (001, Figure 6-25) from all tie rods (002).
2 Clean the faces of the intermediate rings (004).
3 Do a check of the pre-tension of the first pair of tie rods a-a, refer to section 4.4 Do a
check of the pre-tension.
NOTE: Start with the tie rods in the middle of the engine a-a, then b-b etc.
4 Do Step 3 again for the other tie rods.
5 Apply a layer of Molykote paste G to the threads of the tie rods (002) to prevent
corrosion.
6 Attach the protection covers (001).
Fig 6-25 Pre-tension checks
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Maintenance Manual Tie rod - do a check of the pre-tension
Winterthur Gas & Diesel Ltd.
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