Pistons And Connecting Rods
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Pistons and connecting rods
| 1 | Piston-ring set; TOP marking facing upwards; oil scraper ring down; ring gaps offset by 120°/ |
| 2 | Pistons; combustion chamber recess facing Centre of engine; left and right different; direction of travel arrow in direction of travel/oil running surface |
| 3 | Piston-pin circlip (positioned at 6 o'clock or 11 o'clock) |
| 4 | Piston pin; oil |
| 5 | Connecting rod |
| 6 | Connecting rod bolt; replace as it must be tightened in the plastic area; oil screw > Tightening torque 3 Nm (2 ftlb.) > Tightening torque 8 Nm (6 ftlb.) > Tightening torque 20 Nm > Tightening torque 40 Nm (30 ftlb.) > Torque angle 90° |
| 7 | Upper connecting-rod bearing shell |
| 8 | Lower connecting-rod bearing shell |