Cylinder Bore, Checking

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Special tools and workshop equipment required

Cylinder Gauge -VAS 6078-

CAUTION:

Do not bore, hone, grind or rework the cylinder bores with workshop tools. Reworking damages the surface of the cylinder bore.

-- Measure diagonally at 3 positions transversely -A- and longitudinally -B-.

Fig 1: Identifying Measurements

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Deviation from nominal dimension: Max. 0.08 mm

NOTE:

Measurement of the cylinder bore may not be performed when the cylinder block is installed on the engine and transmission holder -VAS 6095-, false measurements are possible.

Fig 2: Identifying Installed Position Of Bearing Shell

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-- Place the bearing shell centrally into the connecting rod and connecting rod bearing cap.

Dimension -a- must be the same on the left and right sides.