AUDI A8 1998 D2 / 1.G AHA ATQ Engines Cylinder Block Crankshaft And Flywheel Component Owner's Guide
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Cylinder bore, checking
 
    
Piston and cylinder bore dimensions  
Engine codes AHA, ATQ 
Note:  
Replacement pistons are only available in the basic dimension. 
CAUTION! 
DO NOT measure cylinder bore dimensions while the cylinder block 
is mounted on the engine stand. The cylinder block is stressed and 
deformed by its own weight under these conditions and the 
measurements will not be accurate.  -  Measure at three locations diagonally in crosswise direction -A- and 
lengthwise direction -B-. 
   Inner bore gauge: 50-100 mm (1.96-3.94 in.)
   Deviation from nominal size: max. 0.08mm (0.0031 in.)Reconditioning 
dimension  Piston diameter  
Cylinder bore 
diameter  
Basic dimension   82.48 mm (3.2472 
in.)  82.51 mm (3.2484 
in.)  
1st oversize   82.74 mm (3.2575 
in.)  82.76 mm (3.2578 
in.)  
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Connecting rod and connecting rod 
bearings, checking clearance
 
     
Notes:  
     
Replace the connecting rods only as a set.
     Do not interchange connecting rod bearings.
    
Checking radial clearance  
CAUTION! 
DO NOT turn the crankshaft or allow it to rotate while measuring with 
Plastigage  in place.  -  Mark connecting rod bearing caps with light center punch marks before 
removing. 
-  Remove connecting rod bearing caps. Clean bearing shells and 
journals. 
- 
Place Plastigage  over entire width of bearing journal or bearing cap.-  Install connecting rod bearing cap and tighten to 20 Nm (15 ft lb).-  Remove connecting rod bearing cap again.
- 
Compare width of Plastigage  with calibrated scale.
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Clearance when new  
Wear limit  
0.015-0.062 mm (0.0006-
0.0024 in.)  0.12 mm (0.0047 
in.)  
     
-  Always replace connecting rod bolts.
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