Passat Sedan L4-1.8L Turbo (AWM) (2003)
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Do not interchange used bearing shells
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Axial play when new: 0.05 to 0.31 mm wear limit: 0.37 mm
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Measure radial play with Plastigage: New: 0.01 to 0.06 mm wear limit: 0.12 mm Do not turn crankshaft when measuring radial play.
7- Cylinder block
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Checking cylinder bore hole see Fig 5
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Piston and cylinder dimensions at end of Article.
8- Connecting rod cover
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Note installed position
9- Oil injection jet
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to cool pistons
10- Pressure release valve, 27 Nm
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Opening pressure: 1.3 to 1.6 bar positive pressure
11- Connecting rod bolt, 30 Nm + 1/4 turns (90°) turn
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Always replace
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Grease thread and contact surface
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Use old bolt for radial play measurement.
Special tools and equipment
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Feeler gauge
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Inner bore gauge 50 - 100 mm
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External micrometer 75 - 100 mm
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Fig. 1 Checking piston ring end gap
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Insert ring into lower cylinder opening at a right angle from above, approximately 15 mm from cylinder edge.