11 25 530 Removing and installing/replacing all pistons (N52K): Notes
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WARNING:
Risk of injury!
Carry out work on piston pin circlip wearing protective goggles only.
Carry out work on piston pin circlip wearing protective goggles only.
IMPORTANT:
If piston, connecting rod, big end bearing cap and connecting rod bearing shell are to be reused, they must be installed in the same position.
Individual replacement of a connecting rod is not permitted. Connecting rods are classified by weight categories and are only available as a set for all cylinders.
Connecting rod and big end bearing cap are marked with identical pairing letters and must not be mixed up.
Danger of engine damage!
Piston and gudgeon pins are paired and must not be fitted individually.
Individual replacement of a connecting rod is not permitted. Connecting rods are classified by weight categories and are only available as a set for all cylinders.
Connecting rod and big end bearing cap are marked with identical pairing letters and must not be mixed up.
Danger of engine damage!
Piston and gudgeon pins are paired and must not be fitted individually.