911 Carrera S Cabriolet (997) F6-3.8L (2007)
Connecting rod bolts
1 - Connecting rod bolts - Initial tightening: 20 Nm (15 ftlb.) - Torque angle: 80°
Tools:
Tool 9778
1 - Retaining device 9778
2 - Inserts that can be used for the appropriate pistons: 9778 includes the insert for 3.6 and 3.4-liter pistons with a diameter of 97 mm. 9778/1 is
the insert for 3.8-liter pistons with a diameter of 102 mm.
Information
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The parting surface between the connecting rod and connecting rod cap is broken during the manufacturing process.
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Assign connecting rod cap to the relevant connecting rod immediately after removal.
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Also check the four-digit matching number.
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Replace connecting rod bolts.
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Replace connecting rod bearings.
1. Allocate connecting rod bearings based on the marking on the crankshaft.
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Read off the bearing shell color from the series of letters -2-. The con-rod marking indicates the con-rod journal. This is read from left to right.
The bearings are fitted from the belt side to the flywheel side.