3 Series E36 318tds (M41) SAL
Unscrew conrod bearing cover.
Remove connecting rods with pistons from cylinder head end.
Lift out retaining ring and press out piston pin.
Caution!
Piston and piston pin are paired and must not be fitted
individually.
Installation:
Installation of all pistons is described separately from removal.
The assembly sequence differs between removal and installation.
Before installation, measure piston installation clearance. Measure
piston diameter with micrometer at measuring point A from bottom
edge of piston and offset at 90
°
to the axis of the piston pin.
Distance A,
refer to Technical Data.
RA Removing and installing or replacing all pistons (M41)
BMW AG - TIS
06.02.2013 20:45
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