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Cylinder Block|Con Rod > < Replace one con-rod bearing (Z 14 without air conditioning LHD, Z 16 YNG)

One Con-Rod Bearing, Replace (Z 18 XE, with Air Conditioning, LHD)

  Remove

1.   Remove oil pan
2.   Remove con-rod bearing cap (1)
•   Set piston to BDC position
Important:   The mating surfaces of the cod-rods and con-rod bearing caps form an individual fit and must not be damaged or interchanged. Do not lay on mating surfaces.
•   Unscrew 2 bolts
Object Number: 2392755  Size: DEFAULT


3.   Remove 2x bearing shell
4.   Inspect components
•   Con-rod bearing journal, con-rod bearing cap, bearing shells
5.   Insert 2x bearing shells
•   De-grease con-rod bearing journal
6.   Fit con-rod bearing cap
Important:   Bead on con-rod bearing cap should face transmission side
•   Place plastic gauge across width of con-rod bearing journal
•   Tighten 2x bolts 25 Nm + 30°
Note:   Bolts do not have to be replaced when measuring con-rod bearing play. Do not rotate crankshaft.
7.   Remove con-rod bearing cap
Object Number: 2392589  Size: DEFAULT


8.   Measure con-rod bearing clearance
•   Compare plastic gauge (plastic thread) to measuring scale
•   Permissible con-rod bearing play: 0.019 to 0.071 mm
Note:   Do not confuse millimetre and inch markings on measuring scale.
Object Number: 2392756  Size: DEFAULT


  Install

9.   Fit con-rod bearing cap
•   Clean con-rod bearing journal and con-rod bearing shell and coat with engine oil
•   Renew bolts
Important:   Bead on con-rod bearing cap should face transmission side
•   Tighten 2x bolts 25 Nm + 30°
10.   Install oil pan

Cylinder Block|Con Rod > < Replace one con-rod bearing (Z 14 without air conditioning LHD, Z 16 YNG)