Clamping Connection Rod With Vise

Courtesy of VOLKSWAGEN GROUP OF AMERICA, INC.

The rod and caps on the new connecting rods may become strongly stuck together. If the connecting rod bearing cap cannot be removed by hand, proceed as follows:

-- To prevent damage, only clamp the connecting rod lightly in a vise with protective covers over the jaws as shown.

• Clamp the connecting rod below the dotted line.

-- Remove the bolts -arrows- approximately five turns.

-- Carefully tap the connecting rod bearing cap with a plastic hammer in direction of -arrow- until it comes loose.

Courtesy of VOLKSWAGEN GROUP OF AMERICA, INC.