Volkswagen Workshop Service and Repair Manuals

Piston: Service and Repair

Assembly overview

Gradual introduction of industrially cracked connecting rods

Piston with conventional connecting rod

Piston with industrially cracked connecting rod

Gradual introduction of industrially cracked connecting rods

Identification:
A - conventional connecting rods with polished parting surfaces
B - industrially cracked connecting rods with rough parting surfaces

Piston with conventional connecting rod

Piston with industrially cracked connecting rod

Piston with conventional connecting rod

Note:
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When working on the engine, it should be secured with the Holding fixture VW540 and the Spacers VW 540/1 B to the support clamp.