Q7 Quattro V6-3.6L (BHK) (2007)
Connecting Rod: Service and Repair
Pistons and Connecting Rods, Assembly Overview
Pistons and connecting rods, assembly overview
1 -
Bolt
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Replace
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Lubricate threads and contact surface
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30 Nm plus an additional (1/4 turn 90°).
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Use old bolts for radial play measurement, tighten to 30 Nm but do not tighten further
2 -
Connecting rod bearing cap
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Affiliation to cylinder mark - B -.
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Installed location: - A - markings face toward lower side of piston crown (to center of cylinder block)
3 -
Bearing shells
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Mark used bearing shells
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Bearing shell retaining tabs must be firmly seated in notches
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Installed location: Retaining tabs of both bearing shells lie on the same side of the connecting rod
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Replacement parts are color coded "yellow" for lower and "red" for upper
4 -
Connecting rod
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With oil hole for piston pin lubrication
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Only replace as set
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Affiliation to cylinder mark - B -.
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Installed location: - A - markings face toward lower side of piston crown (to center of cylinder block)
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Circlip
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Piston pin
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If tight, heat piston to 60° C
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Removing and installing using a Pilot Drift VW 222 A