X Series E53 X5 4.6is (M62) OFFRD
Install conrod bearing.
Important!
Piston and piston bolts are paired and must not be fitted
individually.
Fit conrod 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.
Install retaining ring.
Install special tool 11 2 470 in conrod.
M62 B46 only:
Lightly coat pistons and piston rings with oil.
Align contact points of piston rings (offset at approx. 120
°
, but not
over piston pin lug).
Compress piston rings with special tool 11 9 500 .
Keep piston rings compressed with special tool 11 9 500 .
Install piston so that arrow points to camshaft drive.
Important!
Danger of piston ring failure.
Press in piston only with finger force (do not knock in!).
RA Removing and installing / replacing all pistons (M62)
BMW AG - TIS
10.02.2013 19:27
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