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Maintenance
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3.4 Apply Tension
Note: Start with the tie rods in the middle
of the engine (a − a, then b − b etc).
1) Make sure that the set screws (7,
Fig. 2 ) are removed.
2) Put the two pre-tensioning jacks
(94180, Fig.3 ) on the to two tie rods (2).
3) Apply a tension of 100 bar, refer to
9403 − 4 .
4) Record the length of the tie rods (2)
at L.
5) Apply a tension of 1500 bar.
6) Record the length of the tie rods (2)
at L1.
Note: The extension D L of the tie rod (2)
must be between 13.0 mm and
14.5 mm ( D L = L1 − L).
7) Remove the pre-tensioning jacks
(94180).
8) Install the set screws (7).
9) Apply acid-free grease to the threads of
the tie rods (2) that show.
10) Attach the protection covers (1, Fig. 2 ).
11) Do step 1 ) to step 10 ) for the remaining
tie rods.
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Tension Checks and Replacement Procedure
e c a b d f g
e c a b d f g
L
L
1
L
94005
94180
2
3
Fig. 3