Workshop Manuals Factory service & repair Alfa Romeo
01 1.7 16V Boxer engine (1712)02 1.9 JTD engine (1910)03 1.9 TD and TD Cat engine (1929)04 146 bodywork05 Engine overhaul: index and updates06 Engine overhaul: 1.3 and 1.6 Boxer (AR33501, AR33201)07 Engine overhaul: 1.7 16V Boxer (AR33401)08 Engine overhaul: 1.4, 1.6 and 1.8 Twin Spark 16V09 Engine overhaul: 2.0 Twin Spark 16V10 Engine overhaul: 1.9 JTD (AR32302)11 Engine overhaul: 1.9 TD (AR67501)12 Engine overhaul: 3.0 V6 (AR16101)13 Engine overhaul: 3.0 V6 24V (AR16102)14 Engine overhaul: 2.0 V6 Turbo (AR16202)
Alfa Romeo 145/146 Engines, 146 Bodywork and Engine Overhaul Manual (1994-2001)10 · Engine overhaul: 1.9 JTD (AR32302)
10 · Engine

Checking the main bearing pins

Make
Alfa Romeo
Model
145/146 Engines, 146 Bodywork and Engine Overhaul Manual
Year
1994–2001
Section
Overhauling › Checking the main bearing pins
Engine overhaul: 1.9 JTD (AR32302)Checking the main bearing pins
  • Check that the cylinder liner ovalisation is within the specified limits.
Cylinder liner ovalisation diagram
  • If the cylinder liner diameter is not within the specified limits, bore the cylinder liners according to the specified oversizes.

NOTE: In the case of boring all the cylinder liners must have the same oversize.

Cylinder liner oversize diagram

CHECKING THE MAIN BEARING PINS

  1. Assemble the main bearing caps.

NOTE: The main bearings are notched consecutively (from 0 to four starting from the engine front) to define their assembly position.

Main bearing caps assembly diagram
  1. Tighten the main bearing cap screws to the specified torque using tool no. 1.860.942.000 for angle tightening.
  2. Check that the diameter of the main bearing pin seats is within the specified limits.
Main bearing pin seat diameter diagram

CHECKING THE CRANKSHAFT

  • Check that the lubricating ducts of the crankshaft are not scaled or clogged.
  • Check that the main bearing pin diameter is within the specified limits.
Crankshaft checking diagram

24 ÷ 26 Nm + 100°
2.5 ÷ 2.7 kgm + 100°

Main bearing pin diameter table
  • If the main bearing pin diameter is not within the specified limits, grind them according to the specified undersize.
Main bearing pin undersizes diagram
  • Check that the connecting rod pin diameter is within the specified limits.
Diameter of connecting rod pins table
  • If the connecting rod pin diameter is not within the specified limits, grind them according to the specified undersize.
Undersizes of connecting rod pins diagram

Parts & tools for this job For 1994 Alfa Romeo 145/146

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