Pistons, Removing And Installing: Installing

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2015 Volkswagen Jetta. 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.

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

-- Install the piston with the piston ring compressor.

Installation Position:

Piston. Refer to Piston Installed Location And Allocation, Piston To Cylinder .
Bearing shells in the connecting rod. Refer to Installed Position Of Bearing Shell .

-- Install the connecting rod bearing cap according to the marking.

-- Install the oil pump. Refer to OIL PUMP, REMOVING AND INSTALLING .

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