dimensions AUDI A3 1999 8L / 1.G AEB ATW Engines Pistons And Connecting Rods Workshop Manual

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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
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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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