New Beetle L4-2.0L (BEV) (2004)
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Connecting Rod: Service and Repair
Piston and connecting rod, disassembling and assembling
Gradual introduction of "industrially fractured" connecting rods.
Distinguishing features:
A. Older type connecting rods (smooth joint along contact surface)
B. Industrially fractured connecting rods (rough joint along contact surface)
Older type connecting rods
1. Piston rings
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Offset gaps by 120°
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Use piston ring pliers to remove and install
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"TOP" faces piston crown
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Checking ring gap
