A6 Quattro Sedan V8-4.2L (BVJ) (2007)
Connecting Rod: Service and Repair
Piston and Connecting Rod Assembly Overview
‹› Oil injector jet for piston cooling => [ Oil spray jet for piston cooling ]
1
Bolt
‹› Replace
‹› Lubricate threads and contact surface
‹› 60 Nm plus an additional 90° (1/4 turn).
‹› Tighten to 60 Nm to measure radial play, do not turn further
2
Connecting rod bearing cap
‹› Mark for re-installation
‹› Mark affiliation to cylinder with paint => [ Mark connecting rod ]
‹› Installation position of connecting rod pairs => [ Connecting rod, installed location ]
3
Bearing shells
‹› Check that retaining tabs are secured
‹› Mark used bearing shells for reinstallation but not on running surface