3 Series E46 316i (M43TU) SAL
Install conrod bearing,
refer to 11 24 571.
Caution!
Piston and piston pin are paired and must not be fitted
individually.
Fit connecting rod with piston pin to piston in such a way that
both of the visible pair numbers on the installation direction
arrow on the piston point to the right.
Install retaining ring.
Install special tool 11 2 050 in conrod.
M43TU B19 piston diameter 85 mm
Caution!
The M43TU B19 has a new style of oil scraper ring (U-Flex
ring).
The contact points of the piston ring slip very easily over each
other.
The contact points must be positioned precisely on top of
each other. If the contact points overlap, the oil scraper ring
will be damaged when the piston is installed.
RA Removing and installing or replacing all pistons (M43 / M43TU)
BMW AG - TIS
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