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Caution
This procedure contains mandatory replaceable parts. Refer
to component overview prior to starting procedure.
Mandatory Replacement Parts
♦ Bolts - Connecting Rod
♦ Ring - Locking
Removing
– Secure the engine to the Engine And Transmission Holder -
VAS6095- . Refer to
⇒ 1.3 Engine, Securing on Engine and Transmission Holder,
page 23 .
– Remove the cylinder head. Refer to
⇒ 1.3 Cylinder Head, Removing and Installing, page 94 .
– Remove the oil pan upper section. Refer to
⇒ 1.4 Oil Pan Upper Section, Removing and Installing, page
185 .
– Mark the installed position and cylinder allocation.
– Mark installed position and connecting rod cylinder -item 11-
⇒ Item 11 (page 78) .
– Remove the connecting rod bearing cap and pull the piston
and connecting rod upward.
Note
Warm the piston to approximately 60 °C (140 °F) if it is difficult to
move the piston pin.
– Remove the locking ring from the eye of the piston bolt.
– Remove the piston pin using the Pilot Drift - VW222A- .
Installing
Install in reverse order of removal. Note the following:
Note
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Replace the bolts were tightened with an additional turn.
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Arrow on piston face points toward belt pulley side.
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Offset the piston ring gap by 120°.
– Coat the contact surfaces on the bearing shells with oil.
– Install the piston with a piston ring compressor. Pay attention
to the installed position -item 8- ⇒ Item 8 (page 78) .
– Install the connecting rod bearing cap. Pay attention to the in‐
stalled position -item 2- ⇒ Item 2 (page 77) .
– Install the cylinder head. Refer to
⇒ 1.3 Cylinder Head, Removing and Installing, page 94 .
– Install the oil pan upper section. Refer to
⇒ 1.4 Oil Pan Upper Section, Removing and Installing, page
185 .
Golf 2015 ➤ , Golf Variant 2015 ➤
Engine Mechanical, Fuel Injection and Ignition - Edition 04.2015
5. Piston and Connecting Rod 79
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