Vauxhall Workshop Service and Repair Manuals

Remove con-rod bearing cap from con-rod. Note installation position of the con-rod bearing cap – bead (1) on con-rod bearing cap points to transmission side.

  Measure

Using Plastigage (Plastigage is available for various tolerance ranges via the "Opel/Vauxhall Workshop Equipment" catalogue).

Caution

To prevent the thread from tearing when removing the con-rod bearing cap, remove grease from the con-rod journal and lightly oil con-rod bearing shell.

Do not turn crankshaft!

Cut Plastigage to width of bearing and lay axially between con-rod journal and bearing shell (arrow).

Torque/angle method

Attach con-rod bearing cap to con-rod – tightening torque 35 Nm / 26 lbf. ft. + 45° + 15° – note installation position.

Note:   The bolts can be reused for checking the con-rod bearing clearance.

  Measure

Permissible con-rod bearing play: 0.006 to 0.031 mm.

Clean con-rod journal and con-rod bearing shell and coat with oil.

Attach con-rod bearing cap to con-rod. Note installation position – bead (1) on con-rod bearing cap points to transmission side.

Attach con-rod bearing cap to con-rod with new bolts – 35 Nm / 26 lbf. ft. + 45° + 15°.