3 Series E46 330d (M57TU) TOUR
Replace connecting rod bearing shells,
refer to 11 24 571 .
Fit conrod 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.
Important!
Piston and piston pin are matched to each other.
They must not be mixed up.
Install snap ring so that opening is opposite recess.
Insert special tool 11 6 330 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 8 140 .
Install piston so that arrow points to camshaft drive.
Important!
Danger of piston ring failure.
Only press pistons into place with finger force - do not knock in!
RA Removing and installing/replacing all pistons (M57TU)
BMW AG - TIS
15.02.2013 13:55
Issue status (12/2007) Valid only until next DVD is issued
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