Vauxhall Workshop Service and Repair Manuals

Remove oil pan – see operation "Oil Pan, Remove and Install".

Remove oil intake tube (1) from oil pump and cylinder block.

Caution

Mark order of con-rod bearing caps.

Remove con-rod bearing cap from con-rod.

The mating surfaces of the cod-rods and the con-rod bearing caps form an individual fit and as a result must not be damaged or replaced under any circumstances. Do not lay con-rods and con-rod bearing caps on mating surfaces in order to avoid damage.

Press con-rod bearing out of con-rod and con-rod bearing cap.

Con-rod bearing journals and con-rod bearing caps.

  Install

Insert new con-rod bearing shells with engine oil.

Note sequence of con-rod bearing caps. Con-rod bearing caps – bead (1) of con-rod bearing caps points to transmission side.

Attach con-rod bearing cap to con-rod with new bolts – tightening torque 25 Nm / 18.5 lbf. ft. + 30°.

Attach oil intake pipe to oil pump with new seal ring – tightening torque 8 Nm / 6 lbf. ft. 1) .