A3 Quattro L4-2.0L Turbo (CBFA) (2009)
Connecting Rod: Service and Repair
Pistons and Connecting Rod Assembly Overview
Pistons and Connecting Rod Assembly Overview
1
Connecting rod bolt
‹› 45 Nm plus an additional 90° turn
‹› Replace
‹› Lubricate the threads and contact surface
‹› Use old bolt to measure radial play
‹› Tighten to 30 Nm to measure radial play, do not turn further
2
Connecting rod bearing cap
‹› Note installation position
‹› Due to the separation procedure (cracking) of the connecting rod, the cap only fits in one position and only to the corresponding connecting
rod.
‹› Mark affiliation to cylinder - A -
‹› Installation position: Markings - B - point to belt pulley side
3
Bearing shells