Boxster S (987) F6-3.2L (2005)
38. Pay attention to direction of assembly: arrow on piston crown always points to flywheel side
ATTENTION: Incorrect and careless assembly of pistons.
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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.
39. Hold the piston ring restraining strap firmly and press piston into a cable into the cylinder bore using a plastic mandrel until the piston touches the
centering mandrel.
40. 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.
41. Align piston and connecting rod again using the centering mandrel 9608 before fitting the piston pins.