Pistons, Removing And Installing: Removing
-- Remove engine.
- Refer to ENGINE, REMOVING, VEHICLES WITH DSG TRANSMISSION 0B5
- Refer to ENGINE, REMOVING, AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION 0B6
-- For information on securing the engine on the engine stand, refer to ENGINE, SECURING ON ENGINE AND TRANSMISSION HOLDER .
-- Cylinder head, removing, refer to CYLINDER HEAD, REMOVING AND INSTALLING .
-- Remove the oil pan upper section, refer to OIL PAN UPPER SECTION, REMOVING AND INSTALLING .
Due to the separation procedure (cracking) of the connecting rod, the connecting rod bearing cap only fits in one position and only to the corresponding connecting rod.
Mark installed position and cylinder allocation.
The coating on the piston crown could be destroyed.
- Mark the allocation to the cylinder on the piston crown with paint to install used pistons. Do not mark the piston crown with a punch, notch or similar object.
-- Mark the piston installed position and the cylinder to which the piston belongs.
The coating on the piston crown could be destroyed.
- Mark the allocation to the cylinder on the piston crown with paint to install used pistons. Do not mark the piston crown with a punch, notch or similar object.
-- Mark the connecting rod and connector rod bearing caps to each other and to the cylinder -arrow- with paint for installation.
Only replace the connecting rods as a set.
-- Remove the connecting rod bearing cap and pull the piston and connecting rod upward.
If difficult to move, heat pistons to approximately 60 °C.
-- Remove the locking ring from the eye of the piston bolt and remove the piston bolt with the Pilot Drift VW222A.