Pistons, Removing And Installing: Removing

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Engine secured on the engine and transmission holder. Refer to ENGINE, SECURING TO ENGINE AND TRANSMISSION HOLDER .

-- Remove the corresponding cylinder head. Refer to CYLINDER HEAD, REMOVING AND INSTALLING .

-- Remove the oil tray. Refer to OIL TRAY, REMOVING AND INSTALLING .

-- Mark the installation position and allocation:

Connecting rod bearing cap to cylinder and connecting rod. Refer to Figure.
Pistons to cylinder. Refer to Figure.
Connecting rod to cylinder -item 4-

-- If necessary, remove the Camshaft Lock :T40264/3 and turn the crankshaft accordingly.

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CAUTION:

Risk of damaging the engine by the timing mechanism skipping.

- Only let the engine turn in the direction of engine rotation.

-- Turn the crankshaft using the :T40263 and :T40314 -arrow- at the same time pay attention to or guide the camshaft timing chain.

-- Remove the corresponding bolts -arrows- and remove the connecting rod bearing cap.

Fig 1: Connecting Rod Bearing Cap

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CAUTION:

There is a risk of damaging the oil spray jets through distortions.

- Never bend the oil spray jets.

-- Remove the pistons while paying attention to the oil spray jets.

-- Remove the circlip -2- from the piston pin eye.

Fig 2: Locating Components of Piston

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-- Remove the piston pin -3- using the :VW222A .

TIP:

If difficult to move, heat the pistons to approximately 60 °C (140 °F).

-- Remove the pistons -1- from the connecting rod -4-.