911 Carrera (997) F6-3.6L (2006)
Piston - installation position in crankcase
Caution
Incorrect and careless assembly of pistons.
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Component damage (pistons, piston rings, cylinder line)
-> Assemble pistons carefully and gently.
-> Stop process immediately if there is increased resistance during assembly; eliminate the cause of the problem.
38. Hold the piston ring restraining strap firmly and press piston in one move into the cylinder bore using a plastic mandrel until the piston touches the
centering mandrel
Pressing piston into cylinder bore
39. Check installation position of connecting rod: In the installation position, the recesses of the twist lock in the connecting rod bearing point towards
the oil pan.
40. Align piston and connecting rod again using the centering mandrel 9608 before fitting the piston pins.
Align piston connecting rod using the centering mandrel.
41. Insert piston-pin circlip into the assembly tube of the special tool assembly tool 9602/1. Insert the lug of the circlip so that it is aligned to the right
in the groove.