GTI L4-2.0L Turbo (BPY) (2007)
Connecting Rod: Locations
Piston and connecting rod, assembly overview
1. Connecting rod bolt 30 Nm plus an additional 90° (1/4 turn)
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Replace
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Lubricate threads and contact surface
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Tighten to 30 Nm to measure radial play, do not turn further
2. Bolt with pressure relief valve
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27 Nm
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Opening pressure 1.3 to 1.6 bar pressure
3. Oil spray jet
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For piston cooling
4. Connecting rod bearing cap
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Note installation position
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Due to the separation procedure (cracking) of connecting rod, cap only fits in one position and only to the corresponding connecting rod.
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Affiliation to cylinder mark - B -
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Installed location: Markings - A - point to belt pulley side
5. Bearing shell
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Note installation position
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Do not interchange used bearing shells
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Axial play new: 0.10 to 0.35 mm Wear limit: 0.4 mm
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Measure radial clearance with Plastigage: New: 0.02 to 0.06 mm Wear limit: 0.09 mm. Do not turn crankshaft when checking radial clearance
6. Connecting rod
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With cracked bearing cap
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Only replace as a set
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Affiliation to cylinder mark - B -
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Installed location: Markings - A - point to belt pulley side