5 Series E39 525tds (M51) TOUR
Install special tool 11 2 470 in conrod.
Lightly coat pistons and piston rings with oil.
Align contact points of piston rings (offset at approx. 120
°
but not
over piston pin lug).
Press together piston rings using 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!).
Attach crankpin to connecting rod.
RA Removing and installing or replacing all pistons (M51)
BMW AG - TIS
20.02.2013 02:20
Issue status (12/2007) Valid only until next DVD is issued
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