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A4 Mk3

Separating parts of new conrod
Separating parts of new conrod
It is possible that the two parts of a new conrod are not completely separated as intended. If it is not possible to take off the conrod bearing cap by hand, proceed as follows:
–  Mark cylinder number of conrod → Item.
   
–  Clamp the conrod lightly in a vice using aluminium jaw covers as shown in illustration.
  Note
t  To avoid any risk of damage, the conrod should only be clamped lightly.
t  The conrod is clamped in a position below the dotted line.
–  Unscrew the two bolts -arrows-. approx. 5 turns.
  N13-10285
–  Using a plastic hammer, carefully knock conrod bearing cap loose in direction of -arrow-.
  N13-10286

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