V70 FWD L6-3.2L VIN 98 B6324S (2008)
Values Refer to: Engine, B6304T2 See: Specifications/Mechanical Specifications/Specifications, Mechanical
Disassembling connecting rods and pistons
Check first that the piston and connecting rod are marked.
Piston marking: Scrape the piston pin clean. If the marking is unclear, mark the piston with the cylinder number and an arrow pointing to the front of
the engine. Use a marker pen.
Connecting rod marking: Refer to: Engine, B6304T2 See: Specifications/Mechanical Specifications/Specifications, Mechanical.
The lock ring can easily fly off. Wear protective goggles!
Carefully push out the lock-ring using a groove-cut chisel.
Press out the piston pin with your thumb.
Clean and check the connecting rods, caps and screws for damage, signs of wear or cracks.
Checking the alignment of the piston pins in the pistons
The piston pin must not be loose. It should be possible to push it through the hole using thumb pressure.
Replace the piston if the play is too great.
Checking the alignment of the piston pins in the connecting rods
The piston pin should slide through the hole with light thumb pressure.