What steps should be taken before installing the piston and connecting rod assemblies on 2004 Volkswagen Passat?

Walls of cylinders and chamfered edges should be cleaned before piston and connecting rod assemblies are installed. Clean off bearing surfaces, fit upper and lower bearing inserts, stagger piston ring gaps. Oil all parts, insert piston into cylinder and test oil clearance using Plastigage. Lastly, ensure crankshaft rotation and connecting rod endplay.

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2004 Volkswagen Passat Piston Part Number: 078-107-065-AF
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- Item Weight: 1.10 Pounds
- Condition: New
- Fitment Type: Direct Replacement
- SKU: 078-107-065-AF
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by Volkswagen's factory warranty.
Fits the following 2004 Volkswagen Passat Submodels:
- 4 Motion, GL, GLS, GLS 4 Motion, GLX, GLX 4 Motion | 6 Cyl 2.8 L GAS
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2004 Volkswagen Passat Piston Part Number: 038-107-065-HE-001
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- Item Weight: 1.10 Pounds
- Condition: New
- Fitment Type: Direct Replacement
- SKU: 038-107-065-HE-001
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by Volkswagen's factory warranty.
Fits the following 2004 Volkswagen Passat Submodels:
- GL TDI, GLS TDI | 4 Cyl 2.0 L DIESEL
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2004 Volkswagen Passat Piston Part Number: 038-107-065-HF-001
$408.69 MSRP: $558.32
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Product Specifications
- Item Weight: 1.10 Pounds
- Condition: New
- Fitment Type: Direct Replacement
- SKU: 038-107-065-HF-001
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by Volkswagen's factory warranty.
Fits the following 2004 Volkswagen Passat Submodels:
- GL TDI, GLS TDI | 4 Cyl 2.0 L DIESEL

2004 Volkswagen Passat Piston Parts and Q&A

Q: What steps should be taken before installing the piston and connecting rod assemblies on 2004 Volkswagen Passat?
A: Walls of cylinders and chamfered edges should be cleaned before piston and connecting rod assemblies are installed. Clean off bearing surfaces, fit upper and lower bearing inserts, stagger piston ring gaps. Oil all parts, insert piston into cylinder and test oil clearance using Plastigage. Lastly, ensure crankshaft rotation and connecting rod endplay.