911 Carrera 4S Cabriolet (997) F6-3.8L (2006)
10. Pay attention to direction of assembly: arrow on piston crown always points to flywheel side
Piston - installation position in crankcase
Caution:
Incorrect and careless assembly of pistons.
Component damage (pistons, piston rings, cylinder line)
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Assemble pistons carefully and gently.
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Stop process immediately if there is increased resistance during assembly; eliminate the cause of the problem.
11. Hold the piston ring restraining strap firmly and press piston in a cable into the cylinder bore using a plastic mandrel.
Pressing piston into cylinder bore
12. Check installation position of connecting rod: In the installation position, the recesses of the twist lock in the connecting rod bearing point towards
the oil pan.
13. Turn crankcase through 180° on assembly support, position marked connecting rod cap with new, greased bearing shell and screw in two new
connecting rod bolts.
Connecting rod bolts