Astra L4-1.8L (2009)
Connecting Rod Bearing: Service and Repair
Piston, Connecting Rod, and Bearing Replacement
Removal Procedure
1. Remove the cylinder head. Refer to Cylinder Head Replacement (See: Cylinder Head Assembly/Service and Repair).
2. Remove the oil pan. Refer to Oil Pan Replacement (See: Engine Lubrication/Oil Pan/Service and Repair).
3. Install the torsional vibration damper bolt into the crankshaft and set pistons 1 and 4 to bottom dead center (BDC) in the direction of engine
rotation.
Note: Note cylinder sequence.
4. Identify the con-rod with con-rod bearing cover (1).
5. Remove pistons 1 and 4.