11 25 530 Removing and installing/replacing all pistons (N62): Installation

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Installation of pistons is described separately from removal. The assembly sequence for removal and installation is different.

If necessary, replace connecting rods.

NOTE: The conrods can also be replaced individually.
The piston pin must be able to be pressed through the liner by hand with little force and must not display any significant play.

Fig 1: Installing Piston Pin

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Prior to installation, measure piston installation clearance:

Measure piston diameter with micrometer at measuring point A from lower edge of piston and offset by 90° to piston pin axis.

Measuring point A, refer to ENGINE - TECHNICAL DATA .

Fig 2: Measuring Piston Diameter

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Adjust micrometer to cylinder bore of engine block. Set internal caliper on micrometer to zero. Measure bottom, center and top of cylinder bore in direction of travel and direction of engine rotation.

Fig 3: Measuring Cylinder Bore Of Engine Block

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Diameter of cylinder bore.

Piston installation clearance, refer to ENGINE - TECHNICAL DATA .

Total permissible wear tolerance, refer to ENGINE - TECHNICAL DATA .

NOTE: The pistons and conrods of cylinders 1 to 8 are identical.

CAUTION: The conrods of cylinder banks 1 to 4 and 5 to 8 are mounted to the pistons differently.