CONNECTING ROD AND PISTON SET - R.R

Operation 1028H10 · PISTONS AND CONNECTING RODS

2.2

Removing

- Position the vehicle on a lift.

- Make sure that the ignition key is in the OFF position, then disconnect the battery terminal (-).

Op. 4450B04 RIGHT FRONT WHEEL - R.R

Op. 7055B66 ENGINE COMPARTMENT DUST COVER IN RIGHT FRONT WHEEL ARCH - R.R.

Op. 1020A20 CRANKCASE OIL SUMP - R.R CLEAN SURFACES FOR SEALANT APPLICATION

Op. 7055B54 UNDER ENGINE PROTECTION/GUARD - R.R.

Op. 1016C10 SINGLE CYLINDER HEAD - R.R. AND REPLACE GASKET

- Mark the position of the connecting rod caps in relation to the connecting rods.

1. Undo the bolts (1a) and remove the connecting rod caps (1b) and half-bearings (1c).

Mark the position of the half-bearings.

- Push the connecting rods upwards so that the pistons are above the engine block.

Take care not to damage the cylinder liners/bores during this procedure. If necessary, rotate the crankshaft.

1. Remove the piston-connecting rod assemblies (1a) and half-bearings (1b).

Mark the position of the piston-connecting rod assemblies and the half-bearings.

Refitting

- Lubricate the half-bearings with engine oil and place them back in their housings on the connecting rods.

Ensure that they are in the same position as when they were removed.

- Place the piston-connecting rod assemblies back in their housings using a suitable tool.

The arrow on the piston crown should be facing the timing side.

- Lubricate the connecting rod caps with engine oil and place them back in their housings on the connecting rods.

Ensure that they are in the same position as when they were removed.

1. Place the connecting rod cap assemblies (1a) in their housings and secure them tightening the new bolts (1b) to the recommended torque using the angular tightening tool.

Op. 1016C10 SINGLE CYLINDER HEAD - R.R. AND REPLACE GASKET

Op. 7055B54 UNDER ENGINE PROTECTION/GUARD - R.R.

Op. 1020A20 CRANKCASE OIL SUMP - R.R CLEAN SURFACES FOR SEALANT APPLICATION

Op. 7055B66 ENGINE COMPARTMENT DUST COVER IN RIGHT FRONT WHEEL ARCH - R.R.

Op. 4450B04 RIGHT FRONT WHEEL - R.R

- Connect the negative battery terminal.

Op. 0010T11 ENGINE OIL - CHECK LEVEL AND TOP UP, IF NECESSARY

Op. 0010T20 ENGINE COOLANT - CHANGE

- Remove the vehicle from the lift.

2.4 JTD 20v

- On this version it is not possible to remove/refit the pistons with the connecting rods on the car.

To perform this operation, remove/refit the power unit

Op. 1004B14 POWER UNIT WITH AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION R + R

and then work at the bench, customising the engine service procedures for this operation.

1.8

- Refer to

Op. 1028H20 PISTON WITH CONNECTING ROD - R.R