6 Series M6 (S85) Coupe
Installation:
Piston circlip (1) is correctly installed when the opening points
upwards.
See illustration.
It must still be possible for piston pin to moved easily
Install all piston rings.
Install all bearing shells.
Screw special tool 11 5 250 into connecting rod.
Always screw in special tool 11 5 250 with rod to exhaust side.
Preinstall piston with piston rings in special tool 11 9 500 .
Insert piston with conrod in cylinder.
Important!
Risk of damage to oil spray nozzle.
Danger of piston ring failure.
Insert piston so that arrow (direction of travel pointing forwards) on
piston crown points to camshaft drive.
Piston cyl. 1-5 right side, cyl. 6-10 left side.
Press in piston with special tool 11 9 500 .
Important!
Conrod and conrod bearing cap are identified with pairing
letters (1) and must not be mixed up.
Mixing them up or incorrectly fitting the conrod bearing cap on
the big end will result in engine damage.
RA Removing and installing/replacing all pistons (S85)
BMW AG - TIS
19.01.2013 13:17
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