5 Series E60 535d (M57T2) SAL
Position piston at TDC.
Clean piston at measuring points (1 and 2).
Fit dial gauge at measuring point (1) on piston and determine
highest point by rotating crankshaft.
Measure and note down piston clearance at measuring points (1
and 2) on all pistons.
The highest piston clearance at the measuring points (1 and 2)
of all the pistons determines the thickness of the cylinder head
gasket.
Piston clearance 0.92 ... 1.03 mm
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Install 2-hole cylinder head gasket.
Piston clearance over 1.03 mm
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Install 3-hole cylinder head gasket.
Thickness of cylinder head gasket (1).
Assemble engine.
Check engine operation and check for leaks.
RA Removing and installing/replacing all pistons (M57T2)
BMW AG - TIS
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