Passat Sedan V6-2792cc 2.8L DOHC (AAA) SFI (1997)
Piston: Service and Repair
LEGEND
1
Piston Ring
2
Piston
3
Connecting Rod
4
Connecting Rod Bearing Cap
5
Connecting Rod Bolt
6
Connecting Rod Bearing Shell
7
Cylinder Block
8
Piston Pin
9
Piston Pin Circlip
NOTE: During removal and installation procedures, refer to the component location illustration above and component notes below.
COMPONENT NOTES
Piston Ring (1)
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Offset gaps by 120°.
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Remove and install with piston ring pliers.
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"TOP" faces towards piston crown.
Piston (2)
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Mark installation position for con rod and cylinder.
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High point of piston crown faces to center of engine block.
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Install with piston fitting tool No. 3278, or equivalent as follows: