Pistons, Removing And Installing: Installing

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2017 Volkswagen Beetle. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

Install in reverse order of removal and note the following:

NOTE:

Replace the bolts that were tightened with an additional turn.

Arrow on the piston crown points toward belt pulley side.

Piston ring gap offset 120°.

-- Coat the contact surfaces on the bearing shells with oil.

-- Install the piston with a commercially available piston ring compressor. Pay attention to the installation position -Item ) OVERVIEW - PISTON AND CONNECTING ROD - List Item: Piston.

-- Install the connecting rod bearing cap. Pay attention to the installed position -Item ) OVERVIEW - PISTON AND CONNECTING ROD - List Item: Connecting Rod Bearing Cap.

-- Install the cylinder head. Refer to CYLINDER HEAD, REMOVING AND INSTALLING .

-- Install the oil pan upper section. Refer to OIL PAN UPPER SECTION, REMOVING AND INSTALLING .