dimensions AUDI A3 2000 8L / 1.G AEB ATW Engines Pistons And Connecting Rods Workshop Manual
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5 - 
Bearing shell 
Verify correct installation positionDo not interchange used connecting rod 
bearing shells (mark accordingly) Check for proper securing in retaining tabs
  Axial play:New: 0.10-0.35 mm (0.004-0.014 in.)Wear limit: 0.40 mm (0.016 in.)
  
Measure radial play using Plastigage :New: 0.01-0.05 mm (0.0004-0.0020 in.)Wear limit: 0.12 mm (0.0047 in.)Do not turn crankshaft when measuring 
radial play with Plastigage in place 
 - To measure radial play, tighten nut -1- to 
30 Nm (22 ft lb) but not any further 
6 - 
Cylinder block 
Check bore  Fig.  4Piston and cylinder bore dimensions   
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Piston and cylinder bore dimensions
 
     
Reconditioning 
dimension  Piston  
diameter  Cylinder 
bore  
diameter  
Basic dimension     
80.975mm
1)  
(3.1180 in.)  81.01 mm  
(3.1894 in.)  
Repair step     
81.475mm1)  
(3.2076 in.)  81.51 mm  
(3.2090 in.)  
1) Measurement does not include graphite 
coating, thickness 0.02 mm (0.0008 in.). The 
graphite coating wears away.  
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