New Beetle Convertible L5-2.5L (BPR) (2007)
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Bearing Shell
‹› Note the installed position, refer to => [ Bearing Shells, Installed Location ].
‹› Do not interchange used bearing shells.
‹› Axial play new: 0.10 to 0.35 millimeter (mm).
Wear limit: 0.4 mm
‹› Measure radial clearance with Plastigage(R):
New: 0.02 to 0.06 mm
Wear limit: 0.09 mm
Do not turn the crankshaft when measuring radial play.
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Connecting Rod
‹› With a cracked bearing cap.
‹› Separate new connecting rods. Refer to => [ New Connecting Rod, Separating ] See: Connecting Rod/Service and Repair/Procedures.
‹› Only replace as a set.
‹› Affiliation to the cylinder mark - B -.
‹› Installed position: Marks - A - point to belt pulley side.
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Circlip
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Piston Pin
‹› If difficult to move, heat the piston to 60 °C (140 °F).
‹› Remove and install using pilot drift (VW 222A).
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Piston
‹› Checking, refer to => [ Pistons, Checking ] See: Testing and Inspection.
‹› Mark the installed position and cylinder allocation.
‹› Arrow on piston face points toward the belt pulley side.
‹› Install with a piston ring compressor.
‹› Checking cylinder bore, refer to => [ Cylinder Bore, Checking ] See: Testing and Inspection.
‹› Piston and cylinder dimensions. Refer to => [ Piston and Cylinder Dimensions ] See: Specifications/Piston and Cylinder Dimensions.
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Piston Rings
‹› Offset gaps by 120°
‹› Use piston ring pliers for removal and installation.
‹› Marks face toward the piston crown.
‹› Checking ring gap, refer to => [ Piston Ring Gap, Checking ] See: Testing and Inspection.
‹› Checking piston ring groove clearance, refer to => [ Piston Ring Groove Clearance, Checking ] See: Testing and Inspection.
Bearing Shells, Installed Location