Necessary preliminary tasks

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Remove ENGINE
Mount engine on ASSEMBLY STAND
Remove intake PLENUM
Remove CYLINDER HEAD .
Remove OIL SUMP
Remove OIL PUMP

NOTE: Carefully remove heavy oil carbon residues from the cylinder wall (arrow).

IMPORTANT: Do not use any metal-cutting tools.

Fig 1: Locating Oil Carbon Residue

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IMPORTANT: Oil spray nozzle (2) must not be maladjusted or bent.

Risk of damage!

Do not release screw (1) of oil spray nozzle (2).

If necessary, readjust OIL SPRAY NOZZLE (2).

Fig 2: Identifying Screw And Oil Spray Nozzle

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Release connecting rod bolts (1).

Tightening torque 11 24 1AZ .

Installation: