Piston, Connecting Rod, and Bearing Removal
 
  
 
 
  
   
    
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      Piston, Connecting Rod, and Bearing Removal
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        Install the crankshaft balancer bolt.
         
         
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        Set the pistons 1 and 4 to TDC in direction of engine rotation.
         
         
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             Note
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              Note cylinder sequence.
              
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        Mark the connecting rod with the connecting rod bearing cover (1).
         
         
        
          
        
         
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        Remove the 4 connecting rod bearing caps bolts (2) of cylinder 1 and 4.
         
         
        
          
        
         
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        Remove the connecting rod bearing caps (1) and the connecting rod bearing (3).
         
         
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        Push the pistons 1 and 4 (1) out of the cylinder bore (2).
         
         
        
          
        
         
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              The shear surfaces of the con-rod and the con-rod bearing cover form a unique fit and must not be swapped or damaged. Do not lay down on the shear surfaces.
              
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        Remove the pistons 1 and 4 (1).
         
         
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        Turn crankshaft on crankshaft balancer through 180° in direction of rotation of engine.
         
         
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              Note cylinder sequence.
              
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        Mark the connecting rod with the connecting rod bearing cover (1).
         
         
        
          
        
         
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        Remove the 4 connecting rod bearing caps bolts (2) of cylinder 2 and 3.
         
         
        
          
        
         
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        Remove the connecting rod bearing caps (1) and the connecting rod bearing (3).
         
         
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        Push the pistons 2 and 3 (1) out of the cylinder bore (2).
         
         
        
          
        
         
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              The shear surfaces of the con-rod and the con-rod bearing cover form a unique fit and must not be swapped or damaged. Do not lay down on the shear surfaces.
              
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        Remove the pistons 2 and 3 (1).
         
         
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              Observe correct fitting position, observe alignment.
              
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        Remove the connecting rod bearing (1, 2).
         
         
        
          
        
         
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