MTU Detroit Diesel 183 Series Technical Publication page 190

Group 03
Subgroup 7004
Page 10
20080/1 E 98-12
Installing conrod in piston
Caution!
Snap ring pretension. Risk of injury!
Use correct circlip pliers.
Wear protective goggles/safety mask.
Using snap ring pliers (2), insert snap ring (1) into
piston boss.
Note
Make sure snap ring is perfectly seated in groove! snap
ring must sit securely in the groove.
Caution!
Compressed air is air which has been compressed
under pressure. Risk of injury!
Always wear protective goggles or safety mask
when blowing out or drying out with compressed
The pressure must not exceed 3 bar.
Blow out conrod oil bore with compressed air, check for
cleanliness.
Wipe down piston pin, conrod bush and piston pin bore
with chamois leather and coat with engine oil.
Insert conrod into appropriate piston according to
markings so that the longer end (A) of the angle-split
conrod faces recess (B) for oil spray nozzle.
Task Description
air.