Cabrio GLX L4-2.0L (ABA) (2001)
Piston: Service and Repair
Disassembling and Assembling Overview
LEGEND
1
Piston Rings
2
Piston
3
Connecting Rod
4
Bearing Cap
5
Connecting Rod Nut
6
Pressure Relief Valve
7
Oil Spray Nozzle
8
Bearing Shell
9
Cylinder Block
10
Connecting Rod Bolt
11
Circlip
12
Piston Pin
NOTE: During removal and installation procedures, refer to the component location illustration above and component notes below.
COMPONENT NOTES
Piston Ring (1)
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Offset ring gaps by 120°.
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Remove and install using piston ring pliers.
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OBEN" points toward the piston crown.
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Ring gap and ring to groove clearance, refer to Piston Ring, Engine for procedure.
Piston (2)
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Mark piston installed position and cylinder orientation.
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Arrow on piston crown points toward pulley end.
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Install using piston ring clamp.
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If there are cracks on piston skirt, replace piston.
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When replacing pistons, protrusion must be measured and the correct head gasket selected, refer to Cylinder Head Gasket.
Connecting Rod (3)
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Only replace as a set.
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Mark cylinder number on rod -A-.