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Separate new conrod
On new conrods it is possible that the breaking point is not fully
separated. Proceed as follows if the conrod bearing cap cannot
be removed by hand:
– To avoid any risk of damage, the conrod should only be clam‐
ped lightly in a vice using jaw covers as shown in illustration.
• The conrod is clamped in position below the dotted line.
– Unscrew bolts -arrows- approx. 5 turns.
– Using a plastic hammer, carefully knock conrod bearing cap
loose -arrow-.
4.2
Removing and installing pistons
Special tools and workshop equipment required
♦ Plunger - VW 222A-
♦ Piston ring clamp, commercially available
Removing
– Removing cylinder head
– Mark installation position and cylinder number of piston.
– Mark installation position and matching of cylinder and conrod
bearing cap to conrod
– Remove conrod bearing cap and pull out piston and conrod
upwards.
Note
If the piston pin is difficult to move, heat the piston to approx. 60 °
C.
León 2013 ➤ , León ST 2013 ➤
4-cylinder petrol engine (1.2 l direct injection, 4 V, turbocharger, EA211) - Edition 02.2017
4. Pistons and conrods
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