3 Series E36 318tds (M41) SAL
Adjust micrometer on cylinder bore of engine block and set plug
gauge on micrometer to zero. Measure bottom, center and top of
cylinder bore in direction of travel and direction of engine rotation.
Diameter of cylinder bore,
refer to Technical Data.
Piston installation clearance,
refer to Technical Data.
Max. permissible total wear clearance,
refer to Technical Data.
If necessary, replace connecting rods.
The BMW Parts Service only supplies connecting rods in
complete sets.
Note:
It should be possible to press piston pin into bush by hand
using only slight pressure. Clearance should then be minimal.
Replace conrod bearing shells,
refer to 11 24 571.
Fit the connecting rod to the piston in such a way that, when the
pair number is visible, the installation arrow on the piston points to
the right.
Caution!
Piston and piston pin are paired and must not be fitted
individually.
Fit the retaining ring with its aperture opposite the recess.
RA Removing and installing or replacing all pistons (M41)
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