Pistons, Removing And Installing: Installing
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2023 Volkswagen Atlas. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
Assembly is performed in reverse order of removal.
NOTE:
Replace the bolts that were tightened with an additional turn.
Piston ring gap offset 120°.
-- Coat the contact surfaces on the bearing shells with oil.
-- Install the connecting rod bearing cap. Pay attention to the installation position OVERVIEW - PISTONS AND CONNECTING ROD.
-- Install the oil pan. Refer to TRANSMISSION FLUID PAN, REMOVING AND INSTALLING .
-- Install the cylinder head. Refer to CYLINDER HEAD, REMOVING AND INSTALLING .