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HOMESERVICE MANUALSVOLVO1987240 GL, 4D SEDAN, AUTOMATIC, AW70REPAIR AND DIAGNOSIS (SINGLE PAGE)EXTERNAL PAGESDIFFERENT CARSECTION 5 (2.3L 4-CYL & 2.3L 4-CYL TURBO)CYLINDER BLOCK ASSEMBLY OVERHAULPISTON & ROD ASSEMBLY
1987 Volvo 240 GL, 4D Sedan, Automatic, AW70

Piston & Rod Assembly

1987 Volvo 240 GL, 4D Sedan, Automatic, AW70SECTION Piston & Rod Assembly
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 1991 Volvo 940, 1991 Volvo 740, and 1991 Volvo 240. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

Piston pin should slide through connecting rod and piston with light thumb pressure. Install piston on connecting rod so notch in piston aligns with identification area (number) of connecting rod. See Fig 1. Install piston and rod assembly with notch on top of piston toward front of engine.

CAUTION: DO NOT  reuse connecting rod bolts if length exceeds 2.187" (55.54 mm). Apply light coat of engine oil to connecting rod bolts before installation.
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