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Camshaft Cover Replacement - 1.6L LDE, LXV, 1.8L 2H0, LUW and LFH > < Engine Controls Schematics - LBS

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  • Engine
  • Engine mechanics - 1.6L (LDE, LLU), 1.8L (2H0)
  • Repair Instructions
  • Crankshaft and Bearing Installation

Crankshaft and Bearing Installation

Special Tools

EN-45059   Torque Angle Sensor Kit

For equivalent regional tools, refer to Special Tools


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Note:  Inspect the installation position.
1. Install the crankshaft bearing clips, oil bearing clips.
2. Install the crankshaft.

Note:  Inspect the installation position.
3. Install the crankshaft bearing caps 1-4.
  •  Oil bearing clips.
  •  Install the 8 NEW crankshaft bearing cap bolts.

Note:  Inspect the installation position.
4. Install the crankshaft bearing cap.
  4.1 Apply black adhesive sealing compound to the grooves of the rear crankshaft bearing cap.
  4.2 Install the 2 NEW crankshaft bearing cap bolts.

Caution: Refer to Fastener Caution .

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5. Tighten the bolts for the crankshaft bearing caps (1) in 3 passes using the EN-45059   sensor kit:
  •  First pass to 50 N·m (37 lb ft)
  •  Second pass to 45°
  •  Third pass to 15°

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Note:  Inspect the installation position.
6. Install the connecting rod bearing caps 2 and 3 (1) and oil the bearing clips.
7. Install 4 NEW connecting rod bearing cap bolts and tighten in 3 passes use the EN-45059   sensor kit:
  •  First pass to 35 N·m (26 lb ft)
  •  Second pass to 45°
  •  Third pass to 15°

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8. Turn the crankshaft through 180° .

Note:  Inspect the installation position.
9. Install the connecting rod bearing caps 1 and 4 (1) and oil the bearing clips.
10. Install 4 NEW connecting rod bearing cap bolts and tighten in 3 passes use the EN-45059   sensor kit:
  •  First pass to 35 N·m (26 lb ft)
  •  Second pass to 45°
  •  Third pass to 15°

  • Engine
  • Engine mechanics - 1.6L (LDE, LLU), 1.8L (2H0)
  • Repair Instructions
  • Crankshaft and Bearing Installation

Camshaft Cover Replacement - 1.6L LDE, LXV, 1.8L 2H0, LUW and LFH > < Engine Controls Schematics - LBS