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 On Cylinder Wall

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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 Of Oil Spray Nozzle

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Release connecting rod bolts (1).

Tightening torque 11 24 1AZ .

Installation:

Replace screws.

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

Fig 3: 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 4: Pressing Connecting Rod And Piston Using Special Tool (11 8 330)

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IMPORTANT: Do not touch the oil spray nozzle when removing the components.
Risk of damage!