Vauxhall Workshop Service and Repair Manuals

Con-Rod Bearing, Replace (Z 17 DTH, Without Air Conditioning, LHD)

  Remove

1.	Remove lower section of oil pan

2.	Remove upper section of oil pan

3.   Detach oil intake pipe (2) •   Remove bolt 4.   Remove oil baffle plate (1) •   Unscrew 5 bolts 5.   Remove con-rod bearing cap •   Set piston to BDC position •   Unscrew 2 nuts •   Remove con-rod bearing caps Note:   Pay attention to code (3) on con-rod bearing cover and con-rod. If not present, mark with code

Important:   Narrow bead on con-rod bearing cover (arrow) points to engine control side. 9.   Fit con-rod bearing cap •   Place plastic gauge across width of con-rod bearing journal •   Tighten 2 nuts 24.5 Nm + 100° + 15° Note:   Nuts do not have to be replaced when measuring con-rod bearing play. Do not rotate crankshaft

11.   Measure con-rod bearing clearance •   Compare plastic gauge (plastic thread) to measuring scale •   Permitted con-rod bearing play 0.025 mm to 0.058 mm Note:   Do not confuse millimetre and inch markings on measuring scale

  Install

15.	Install upper section of oil pan

16.	Install lower section of oil pan