TECHNICAL

BULLETIN
Services, Wärtsilä Netherlands B.V.
Engine section Engine type Ref. Date Issue Document No. Page
06 Connecting rod D444 Service 01.09.2009 01 TB444/06/001 1(2) + encl.

D444 Connecting rod stud bolts

Original bulletin TC 0113-06-001 dated 30.09.1989

Change number 138-07-015

The pre-stressing and tightening values for the connecting rod stud bolts have been reduced. This
reduction ensures higher safety.

If assembly work is carried out on the power plant, the bolt pre-stress must be reduced.

Tightening specifications (with hydro bolt pre-stressing tool)

Previously Now
Assembly:
1. Tighten stud bolts firmly by hand. Same
2. Tighten nut firmly by hand using an Same
open-ended wrench.
3. Tighten stud bolts with 300 bar. Tighten stud bolts with 200 bar
4. Fit nut and tighten firmly by hand. Same
5. Pre-stress with 750 bar. Pre-stress with 500 bar
6. Fit nut firmly by hand using an Same
installation socket wrench.
Check: Tightening angle 90º ± 15 º Check: Tightening angle 60º ± 15 º
(1 1/2 hexagon ±1/4 hexagon) (1 hexagon ±1/4 hexagon)
Dismantling:
1. Pre-stress stud bolts to 750-770 bar. Pre-stress stud bolts to 500-520 bar
2. Loosen nut (5 hexagon). Same

Lubricant: tallow-minium or oil. Same

Enclosure: Job card - 4030 Sheets 1 and 2 - with issue date 04.87
Please exchange the new job cards in your documents.

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P.O. Box 10608 8017 JE Zwolle Telefax: +31 38 422 35 64
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Services, Wärtsilä Netherlands B.V. Technical bulletin
Issue Document No. Page
01 TB444/06/001 2(4)

Ordering parts According the standard ordering procedure as described in the engine specific
parts catalogue.
Reporting Reporting according Wärtsilä guidelines is mandatory.
Send your work report to Wärtsilä Netherlands B.V.
The address is mentioned at front page bottom.
Applies to All D444 engines.
Letter distribution The Wärtsilä Service Network and users/owners of D444 engines.
(No paper copies distributed).
Feedback E-mail to: service.sales.nl@wartsila.com
Letter validity Until further notice.

Enclosure Job card - 4030 Sheets 1 and 2 - with issue date 04.87

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