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Removing all pistons with connecting rod

CAUTION: Component with heavy weight. 
Danger of injury! 
  • Note component's center of gravity.
  • Support component using a jack.
  • Secure component against falling off the jack.
CAUTION: On releasing high pressure line, fuel may emerge at high speed. 
Danger of injury! 
  • Wear suitable personal protective equipment.
  • Allow the cooling system to cool down to a temperature below 40°C before starting installation work.
  • Note warnings on cylinder head cover.
NOTE: TECHNICAL INFORMATION 
Collect and dispose of emerging fluids. Observe country-specific waste disposal regulations.

Preliminary works 

NOTE: The description is for one component only. The procedure is identical for all further components.

Removing the piston with connecting rod 

NOTE: TECHNICAL INFORMATION 
Piston, gudgeon pin, connecting rod and connecting rod bearing shells are matched to each other and balanced.
Always install the piston, gudgeon pin, connecting rod and connecting rod bearing shells in the cylinder from which they were removed.
NOTE: TECHNICAL INFORMATION 
The connecting rods of the engine are balanced and are matched to each other.
A single connecting rod is not permitted to be replaced. Always replace all connecting rods.

Detach the lower connecting rod bearing 

NOTE: RISK OF DAMAGE 
Damage on the cylinder wall and oil spray nozzles. 
Major force can scratch the cylinder wall and bend the oil spray nozzles. 
  • Carefully move the piston and connecting rod in the engine block.
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NOTE: RISK OF DAMAGE 
Engine damage caused by incorrectly installed bearing shells and bearing supports. 
Engine damage may result from incorrectly installing bearing shells and bearing supports. 
  • Always install all bearing shells and bearing supports in the same position from which they were removed.
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NOTE: RISK OF DAMAGE 
Engine damage caused by incorrectly installed bearing shells and bearing supports. 
Engine damage may result from incorrectly installing bearing shells and bearing supports. 
  • Always install all bearing shells and bearing supports in the same position from which they were removed.
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