Component Overview Of Pistons And Connecting Rods
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| No. | Designation | Qty. | Removal | Installation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| -1- | Connecting-Rod Bearing Screws | 2 | Replace Oil Thread And Contact Surface Tighten To 30 Nm (22 Ft. Lb.) For Measuring Radial Play, But Do Not Turn Any Further Measure Radial Play |
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| -2- | Connecting Rod Bearing Cap | 1 | Do Not Confuse Mark Allocation To Cylinder -B- . |
Check Installation Position Of Welded Marking -A- . |
| -3- | Bearing Shells | 2 Per Piston | Check Installation Position! Upper Bearing Shell (Towards The Piston) Is Made Of Wear-Resistant Material. New Bearing Shell Is Identified By A Black Line. Replace Worn Bearing Shells! |
Tighten To 30 Nm (22 Ft. Lb.) For Measuring Radial Play, But Do Not Turn Any Further |
| -4- | Connecting Rod | 1 | Mark Allocation To Cylinder -B- . | Only replace in sets Check Installation Position Of Welded Marking -A- . Axial Play For Each Con-Rod Pair, New: 0.20....0.44 Mm |
| -5- | Circlip | 2 Per Piston | ||
| -6- | Piston Pin | 1 | Heat Stiff Pistons To Approx. 60°C Remove With A Mandrel |
Install With A Mandrel |
| -7- | Pistons | 1 | With Combustion Chamber Mark Installation Position And Allocation To Cylinder Check Replace If Piston Shank Is Cracked |
Install With Piston-Ring Restraining Strap Check Piston And Cylinder Dimensions Check Condition Of Piston In TDC Position Check Cylinder Bore |
| -8- | Piston Rings | 3 Per Piston | Remove Using Piston-Ring Pliers | Offset Gap By 120° Install Using Piston-Ring Pliers "TOP" Marking Must Be Facing The Piston Crown Check End Clearance Check Vertical Clearance |