Removal And Installation: Piston

WARNING: This page is about a different variant/trim than selected.

Special tools and workshop equipment required

Removing

-- Removing engine. Refer to ENGINE, REMOVING .

-- Secure the engine to engine and transmission holder VAS 6095. Refer to ENGINE, SECURING TO ENGINE AND TRANSMISSION HOLDER .

-- Cylinder head, removing. Refer to CYLINDER HEAD .

-- Remove the balance shaft module with the oil pump. Refer to BALANCE SHAFT MODULE WITH OIL PUMP .

-- Mark installed position and cylinder allocation.

-- Mark installed position and connecting rod cylinder, refer to item: 4.

-- Remove the connecting rod bearing cap and pull the piston and connecting rod upward.

NOTE:

Warm the piston to approximately 60 °C (140 °F) if it is difficult to move the piston pin.

-- Remove the locking ring from the eye of the piston bolt.

-- Remove the piston pin using the VW 222 A.

Installing

Installation is carried out in the reverse order while noting the following:

NOTE:

Replace bolts which have been tightened to an additional torque.

Arrow on piston face points toward belt pulley side.

Offset the piston ring gap by 120°.

-- Coat the contact surfaces on the bearing shells with oil.

-- Install the piston with a piston ring compressor. Pay attention to the installed position, refer to item: 7.

-- Install the connecting rod bearing cap. Pay attention to the installed position, refer to item: 2.

-- Installing cylinder head. Refer to CYLINDER HEAD .

-- Install the balance shaft module with oil pump. Refer to BALANCE SHAFT MODULE WITH OIL PUMP .