tow AUDI A6 2000 C5 / 2.G AEB ATW Engines Pistons And Connecting Rods Workshop Manual
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Pistons and connecting rods,
disassembling and assembling
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Nut for connecting rod bolt
30 Nm (22 ft lb) + additional 1/4 turn (90 )Always replace connecting rod bolt -13-Grease thread and contact surfaceTo measure radial play, tighten to 30 Nm
(22 ft lb) but not any further
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Pressure relief valve Tightening torque: 27 Nm (20 ft lb)Opening pressure: 2.5-3.2 bar (36.25-46.4
psi)
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Oil spray nozzle For piston cooling
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Connecting rod bearing cap Mark -B- to indicate which cylinder each
cap belongs to
Installed position:Marks -A- point toward belt pulley side
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Connecting rod
Replace only as a setMarkings -B- indicate which cylinder each
rod belongs to
Installed position:Marks -A- point toward belt pulley sideWith oil bore for piston pin lubrication
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Circlip
10 -
Piston pin If stiff, warm pistons to approx. 60 C
(140 F) When removing and installing, use
VW222a pilot drift
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Piston rings Offset by 120Use piston ring pliers to remove and installMarking "TOP" must point to piston headChecking piston ring end gap Fig. 1Checking piston ring side clearance Fig.
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Pistons
CheckingMark installation position and matching
cylinder Arrow on piston head points toward belt
pulley side Install using piston ring compressor
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Connecting rod bolt Always replace
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