Replace screws

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Remove connecting rod bearing cap (2) in direction of arrow.

Fig 1: Removing Connecting Rod Bearing Cap

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IMPORTANT: Connecting rod and big end bearing cap (2) are marked with identical pairing letters and must not be mixed up.

Danger of engine damage!

Attach special tool 11 8 330 to connecting rod.

Press out connecting rod and piston with special tool 11 8 330 towards cylinder head side.

NOTE: Special tool 11 8 330 also serves to prevent connecting rod and piston from falling down.

Fig 2: Identifying Special Tool (11 8 330) Attached To Connecting Rod

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IMPORTANT: Do not touch the oil spray nozzle when removing the components.

Risk of damage!

Install new connecting rod bolts (1).

IMPORTANT: Joining torque and angle of rotation must be observed without fail.

Risk of damage!

Fig 1: Identifying Bearing Caps And Connecting Rod Bolts

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Tightening torque 11 24 1AZ .

If necessary, tighten connecting rod bolts to torsion angle with special tool 00 9 120 .

Tightening torque 11 24 1AZ .

Fig 2: Adjusting Torsion Angle Of Conrod Using Special Tool 00 9 120

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Assemble engine.