Golf III L4-2.0L (ABA) (1995)
Connecting Rod Bearing: Testing and Inspection
LEGEND
1
Piston Rings
2
Piston
3
Connecting Rod
4
Bearing Cap
5
Connecting Rod Nut
6
Pressure Relief Valve
7
Oil Spray Nozzle
8
Bearing Shell
9
Cylinder Block
10
Connecting Rod Bolt
11
Circlip
12
Piston Pin
NOTE: During inspection and testing procedures, refer to the component location illustration above and component notes below.
COMPONENT NOTES
Connecting Rod (3)
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Only replace as a set.
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Mark cylinder number on rod -A-.
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Installation position:
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Marking -B- faces toward pulley end.
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When replacing rods, piston protrusion must be measured and the correct head gasket selected, refer to Cylinder Head Gasket.
Connecting Rod Bearing Cap (4)
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Note installation position.
Connecting Rod Nuts (5)
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Tighten in two stages:
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First stage, tighten to: 30 Nm (22 ft. lbs.)
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Second stage, turn: an additional 90° (1/4 turn).
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Oil threads and contact surfaces.