S6 Quattro Sedan V10-5.2L (BXA) (2007)
Connecting Rod: Overhaul
Piston and connecting rod, component overview
Note:
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Oil injector jet for piston cooling
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Connecting rod bolt - 60 Nm plus an additional 90° (1/4 turn)
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Replace
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Lubricate threads and contact surface
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Tighten to 60 Nm to measure radial play, do not turn further
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Connecting rod bearing cap
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Do not interchange
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Mark affiliation to cylinder with paint
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Installation position of connecting rod pairs
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Bearing shells
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Check that retaining tabs are secured
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Do not interchange used bearing shells (mark, but not on the running surface)
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To measure radial play, tighten bolts - 1 - to 60 Nm but no further
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Over-sized bearings are available for reworked crankshaft connecting rod journals
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Connecting rod
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Only replace as set
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Mark affiliation to cylinder with paint
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Installation position of connecting rod pairs
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Axial play for each new connecting rod pair: 0.20 to 0.38 mm
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Piston pin
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If tight, heat piston to 60° C
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Removing and installing using a drift VW 222 A