Eurovan V6-2800cc 2.8L (AES) (2000)
Connecting Rod Bearing: Service and Repair
Component Notes And Information
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During service procedures, refer to the illustration above and the information below.
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When stripping and assembling the engine, mount it on an engine stand using 3269 engine bracket.
1
Piston ring
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Offset ring gaps 120°
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Remove and install using piston ring pliers
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"TOP" faces towards piston crown
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Ring gap, checking: refer to Fig. 1 below
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Ring to groove clearance, checking: refer to Fig. 2 below
2
Piston
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Checking: refer to Fig. 3 below
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Mark orientation to conrod and cyl. number using marking pen
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High point of piston crown faces centerline of cylinder block
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Install using 3278 piston fitting tool refer to Fig. 5 below
3
Connecting rod
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Only replace as a set
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Mark cylinder number -B-
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Installation position:
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-A- marks must align above one another
4
Connecting rod bearing cap
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Note installation position
5
Connecting Rod Bolt
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Tighten to: 30 Nm + 1/4 turn (90°)
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Always replace
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Oil threads and contacting surfaces
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When measuring radial clearance: tighten to 30 Nm (22 ft lb) but no further
6
Bearing shell
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Note installation position
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Do not interchange used bearing shells
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Bearing shell lugs must fit tightly in the recesses
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Axial clearance:
New: 0.05 to 0.31 mm
Wear limit: 0.40 mm
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Check radial clearance with Plastigage:
New: 0.02 to 0.07 mm