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Cylinder Block Assembly: Testing and Inspection



Pistons and connecting rods, disassembling and assembling

Check bore

Special tools and equipment

- Inner bore gauge 50-100 mm

Test sequence






- Measure diagonally at 3 positions horizontally -A- and lengthwise -B-.
- Deviation from nominal dimension max. 0.08 mm

Note: Cylinder bore must not be measured if cylinder block is secured to engine stand with 3269 holding fixture, or else results may be incorrect.