11 25 671 Replacing piston rings on all pistons (N62)

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(piston removed)

Measuring axial clearance of piston rings in piston ring groove (1 and 2):

Refer to ENGINE - TECHNICAL DATA .

NOTE: It is not possible to measure the axial clearance of the oil scraper rings.

Fig 1: Measuring Axial Clearance Of Piston Rings

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Remove piston rings (1 and 2) with piston ring compressing pliers.

Fig 2: Removing Piston Rings

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NOTE: It might not be possible to find the identification on used piston rings.
Put aside piston rings in correct sequence and installation position.
New pistons may only be installed together with new piston rings.

Measure end clearance. Refer to ENGINE - TECHNICAL DATA .

Fig 3: Measuring Piston Rings End Clearance

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NOTE: Picture shows a schematic representation.

Installation:

Install piston rings with "TOP" to piston top.

Plain compression ring
Stepped compression ring "Top"
Steel band ring with support spring

Fig 4: Installing Piston Rings

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Offset the contact points of the piston rings by approx. 120° to each other but do not position above the piston pin boss.

Installation:

Oil control ring comprises two steel band rings (1) and a support spring (2).

Fig 5: Identifying Oil Control Ring

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Insert support spring (2) into piston ring groove.

CAUTION: Incorrect installation possible.
Contact points of support spring (2) slip very easily over each other when fitted.
Contact points must be positioned exactly on each other.
If the contact points overlap, the oil scraper ring will be damaged when the piston is installed.

Then fit steel band rings (1) so that contact joints are offset approx. 120°.