Piston, Checking

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Special tools and workshop equipment required

Micrometer 75-100 mm -VAS 6071-

-- Measure the pistons approximately 10 mm from the bottom edge and at points offset by 90° to the piston pin axis.

Fig 1: Identifying Checking Piston

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Deviation from nominal dimension: Max. 0.04 mm