Installing pistons with piston installation tool Funnel 3278
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Special tools, testers and auxiliary items required
- Funnel 3278
NOTE:
- If a new installation tool (funnel) is used to install the pistons, first pass piston with oiled piston rings through the funnel twice and remove the resulting metal shavings if necessary. Only then install piston with piston rings.
Work sequence
- Push piston by hand into oiled installation tool (funnel). Flat side of piston crown must face toward tab on funnel - arrow -.
- Hold installation tool (funnel) on upper edge and press piston in with both thumbs.
- Push piston in until it protrudes approx. 15 mm from lower edge of tool (funnel).
- Insert piston into appropriate cylinder bore. Tab on tool - arrow - must face center of cylinder block.
- Press installation tool (funnel) tightly against cylinder block and push piston in.