Rabbit L5-2.5L (CBUA) (2008)
Connecting Rod: Removal and Replacement
Piston and Connecting Rod Assembly Overview
1 - Connecting rod bolt 30 Nm + 90° (1/4 additional 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 - Pressure relief valve, 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 way the separated connecting rod breaks (cracks), the cap fits only in one position and only on to the respective connecting rod.
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Affiliation to the cylinder mark - B -
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Installation position: 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
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Wear limit: 0,4 mm
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Measure radial clearance with Plastigage(R):
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New: 0,02 to 0,06 mm
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Wear limit: 0,09 mm
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Do not turn crankshaft when measuring radial play.