3 Series E36 318tds (M41) SAL
Caution!
Re-install piston, connecting rod and bearing shells back in
the same position and in the same installation location.
Connecting rods and bearing covers are designated with the
same pair number: do not mix them.
Insert special tool 11 2 470 in conrod.
Lightly coat pistons and piston rings with oil.
Align contact points on piston rings (offset at approx. 120
°
, but do
not arrange over piston pin lug).
Press together piston rings with special tool 11 2 260.
Install pistons with arrows pointing towards camshaft drive.
The entire circumference of the tightening strap must be flush with
the crankcase.
Caution!
Danger of piston ring failure.
Press in piston only with finger force (do not knock in!).
RA Removing and installing or replacing all pistons (M41)
BMW AG - TIS
06.02.2013 20:45
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