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Peugeot J5 Pocket Mechanic, 1.8 and 2.0 petrol (1987-1994)03 · Engine
03 · Engine

1.3. Engine — Assembly

Make
Peugeot
Model
J5 Pocket Mechanic, 1.8 and 2.0 petrol
Year
1987–1994
Section
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Four connecting rods with pistons and big end bearing caps provisionally attached, laid out in a row labeled I, II, III, IV.
Fig. 1.23. — Provisionally attach the big end bearing caps and bearing shells to connecting rods and pistons and lay them out in the manner shown.
  • The cylinder head can be dismantled as described in Section 1.4.
  • If work is to be carried out on the crankshaft remove the counter weights. These are attached as shown in Fig. 1.24. Plugs are fitted to the crankshaft throws and can be removed with an Allen key of suitable size to clean the oil galleries. In the end of the crankshaft (flywheel side) you will find a pilot bearing for the clutch shaft. A puller is required to withdraw the bearings.
Fig. 1.24 — The crankshaft counter weights
Fig. 1.24. — The crankshaft counter weights are secured to the crankshaft as shown. Mark each counter weight for installation position before removal.

1.3. Engine — Assembly

The following general instructions are applicable to all engines. When assembling the engine, follow the general proceedings outlined in this section and refer to the later sections, commencing at 1.4. for any detailed information that is necessary. In

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