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Vauxhall Workshop Service and Repair Manuals

Replace one con-rod bearing (Z 12 XE, Z 12 XEP, Z 14 XEP, LHD) > < Crankshaft, Check Alignment (Z 18 XE)

Replace one con-rod bearing (Z 10 XE, Z 10 XEP, LHD)

  Remove

1.   Remove oil pan
Note:   Remove oil tank - see operation "Removing and installing oil tank"
2.   Remove con-rod bearing cap (1)
•   Set piston to BDC position
Important:   Caution: The mating surfaces of the cod-rods and con-rod bearing caps form an individual fit and as a result must never be interchanged or damaged. Do not lay on mating surfaces
•   Unscrew 2 bolts
Object Number: 2392755  Size: DEFAULT


3.   Remove bearing shell
4.   Inspect components
•   Con-rod bearing journal, con-rod bearing cap, bearing shells
5.   Insert bearing shells
•   De-grease con-rod bearing journal

  Install

6.   Fit con-rod bearing cap
Important:   Bead (arrow) on con-rod bearing cap should face transmission side
•   Place plastic gauge across width of con-rod bearing journal
•   Tighten 2 bolts ( 10 Nm + 60° + 15° ) (M6)
From engine number 19P13554 ( 13 Nm + 60° + 15° ) (M6.5)
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: 2410578  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.
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 bolts ( 10 Nm + 60° + 15° )
From engine number 19P13554 ( 13 Nm + 60° + 15° ) (M6.5)
Object Number: 2392756  Size: DEFAULT


10.   Install oil pan
Note:   Install oil pan - see operation "Removing and installing oil pan".

Replace one con-rod bearing (Z 12 XE, Z 12 XEP, Z 14 XEP, LHD) > < Crankshaft, Check Alignment (Z 18 XE)