996 Carrera Group 1 – Part 1 Engine / PAGE 238
Installing pistons -GT3 · 4. Press the piston rings together with the help
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911 Carrera (996) Engine, crankshaft, pistons
Installing pistons -GT3
4. Press the piston rings together with the help
of a restraining strap. Ensure that the gaps of ,...
the piston rings are always offset by 1200 and ~
lie correctly in their grooves. Positionthe
pistons on the bushingsfrom below and push
them quickly into place. At the same time,
hold the restraining strap with one hand. Wear
gloves.
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During the assembly, use plenty of oil.
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6. Mountthe central piston.
6.1 Offset the gaps of the piston rings by 1200 "
"-"'" and mount the restraining strap.
6.2 Mount restrainingstrap,
Positionthe restraining strap (specialtool
9659) on top of the piston. Ensure that the
gap in the special tool lies betweenthe inlet
valve recesses.
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5. Align pistons.
Pull the pistons far enough out of the cylinder
again that the piston pins just pass the
bushing. Align the pistons in such a way that
the piston pins lie along the longitudinalaxis of
the cylinder. Pull the pin far enough out of the
piston that it finishes flush with the inner edge
of the piston.
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