Bearings - connecting rods

Bearings - connecting rods

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Disassembly

27. Fit tool LRT-51-003 to crankshaft pulley, secure with 2 bolts. Using assistance, restrain engine and using a torque multiplier tighten bolt to 450 Nm (340 lbf.ft).

WARNING: DUE TO THE HIGH TORQUE LOADING REQUIRED, IT IS ESSENTIAL THAT ENGINE IS ADEQUATELY RESTRAINED.

28. Remove tool LRT-51-003.
29. Position damper to crankshaft pulley, fit 3 bolts and tighten to 80 Nm (60 lbf.ft).
30. Fit sump gasket. ENGINE - Td5, OVERHAUL, Gasket - engine sump.
31. Fit cylinder head gasket. ENGINE - Td5, OVERHAUL, Gasket - cylinder head.
1. Remove oil pump. ENGINE - Td5, OVERHAUL, Pump - oil.

2. Mark cylinder reference number on each connecting rod big-end bearing cap.
3. Make suitable alignment marks between each big-end bearing cap and connecting rod.

CAUTION: Due to the 'fracture split' method of manufacturing connecting rods, incorrect fitment of cap to rod will damage mating faces and necessitate replacement of connecting rod assembly.

4. Rotate crankshaft clockwise until No.1 big-end is at BDC.

5. Remove and discard 2 bolts securing each connecting rod big-end bearing cap.
6. Remove bearing cap, remove and discard bigend bearing shell.
7. Push connecting rod up cylinder bore until connecting rod is clear of crankshaft journals.

CAUTION: Ensure that connecting rod does not contact cylinder bore or oil squirt jet and piston does not contact the valves or EUI's if the cylinder head is fitted.