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.
- 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.
CHECKING THE MAIN BEARING PINS
- 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.
- Tighten the main bearing cap screws to the specified torque using tool no. 1.860.942.000 for angle tightening.
- Check that the diameter of the main bearing pin seats is within the specified limits.
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.
24 ÷ 26 Nm + 100°
2.5 ÷ 2.7 kgm + 100°
- If the main bearing pin diameter is not within the specified limits, grind them according to the specified undersize.
- Check that the connecting rod pin diameter is within the specified limits.
- If the connecting rod pin diameter is not within the specified limits, grind them according to the specified undersize.
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