3 Series E36 318is (M44) COUPE
If necessary, replace connecting rods.
Spare connecting rods can only be obtained in complete sets.
It should be possible to press piston pin into bush by hand using
only slight pressure. Clearance should then be minimal.
Before installation, measure piston installation clearance. Measure
piston diameter with micrometer at measuring point A from bottom
edge of piston and offset at 90
°
to the axis of the piston pin.
Measuring point A,
refer to Technical Data
Adjust micrometer on cylinder bore of engine block and set plug
gauge on micrometer to zero. Measure bottom, centre and top of
cylinder bore in direction of travel and direction of engine rotation.
Diameter of the cylinder bore,
refer to Technical Data
Piston installation clearance,
refer to Technical Data
Max. permissible total wear clearance,
refer to Technical Data
Install conrod bearing,
refer to 11 24 571
Caution!
Piston and piston pin are paired and must not be fitted
individually.
Fit connecting rod with piston pin to piston in such a way that
both of the visible pair numbers on the installation direction
arrow on the piston point to the right.
RA Removing and installing or replacing all pistons (M44)
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