Eos (1F7) V6-3.2L (BUB) (2008)
Connecting Rod: Removal and Replacement
Pistons and Connecting Rod Overview
1
Piston Rings
‹› Offset the gaps by 120°
‹› Use piston ring pliers for removal and installation.
‹› Identification "TOP" faces towards the piston crown.
‹› Checking ring gap, refer to => [ Piston Ring Gap, Checking ] See: Testing and Inspection.
‹› Checking piston ring groove clearance, refer to => [ Piston Ring Groove Clearance,
Checking ] See: Testing and Inspection.
2
Piston
‹› Checking, refer to => [ Pistons, Checking ] See: Testing and Inspection.
‹› Mark the installed location to the connecting rod and affiliation to the cylinder.
‹› Flatter side of the piston crown faces toward the center of the cylinder block.
‹› Installing the piston, refer to => [ Piston, Installing ] See: Piston/Service and Repair/Piston, Installing.
3
Circlip
4
Connecting Rod