911 Turbo AWD F6-3600cc 3.6L SOHC Twin Turbo (1997)
5. Place preassembled cylinder on studs and place assembly sleeve into position.
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Place preassembled cylinder on studs.
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Place tapered assembly sleeve 9500/2 on piston pin bore.
6. Fit snap ring to piston
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Insert plunger into tapered assembly sleeve.
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The smaller diameter of the plunger is used to provide guidance in the piston pin.
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Use plunger to press the snap ring into the piston pin snap ring groove in the piston.
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The snap ring must engage with an audible click.
NOTE: A helper should be available to press the snap ring into the piston.
Visual Check
Visually check snap rings for correct seating after fitting.
Assembly Note
1. Lift off cylinder head gasket only in this reinforced area (arrows) with a suitable tool. If required, soak sealant residues with adhesive remover, e.g.
by Loctite, and remove carefully.
2. The piston pins are fitted with circlips with rotation protection. Replace the circlips whenever the pistons have been dismantled.
