Specifications

10A-29
ENGINE AND CYLINDER BLOCK ASSEMBLY
Conrod bearing shell: Removal - Refitting
K9K
10A
a Remove the tool head with the marking " K9K INF "
and fit the head with the marking " K9K SUP ".
a Position the upper con rod bearing shell on the tool.
a Fit the upper con rod bearing shell on the con rod
body using the tool.
a Position the upper con rod bearing shell so that the
ends do not protrude beyond the con rod body.
a Lubricate the surface of the con rod bearing shell
(crankshaft end) using new engine oil.
a Push the con rod - piston assembly back up into
place.
a Turn the crankshaft 90˚ anticlockwise.
a Lubricate the crankpin with new engine oil.
a Pull the con rod - piston assembly to position the con
rod on the crankshaft.
a
Refit:
- the con rod cap according to the mark made during
removal,
- the new con rod bolts.
a Torque and angle tighten the con rod cap bolts (20
N.m + 45˚ ±±
±±
6˚).
II - REMOVAL - REFITTING OPERATIONS FOR THE
CON ROD BEARING SHELLS ON CYLINDERS
NO.3, 1 AND 4
a Perform the same removal - refitting operations as
for the con rod bearing shells on cylinder no. 2.
III - FINAL OPERATION
a parts always to be replaced: engine oil sump
seal
parts always to be replaced: Oil filter
parts always to be replaced: Drain plug seal on
engine oil sump
a Use a wooden spatula or an ABRASIVE PAD to
clean the joint face of the cylinder block and engine
oil sump.
a Refit the oil pump.
a Fit without tightening the oil pump bolts, while keep-
ing a clearance of 3 mm to 5 mm.
a Fit the engine oil sump seal.
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Note:
Before refitting the con rod cap, ensure that there
are no impurities (filings, cloth lint, etc.) on the
con rod body or cap surfaces.
Note:
For removing and refitting the con rod bearing
shells on cylinders no. 1 and no. 4, position the
pistons at Bottom Dead Centre before performing
the same removal and refitting operations as for
the con rod bearing shells on cylinder no. 2.
WARNING
Do not scrape the joint faces of the aluminium,
any damage caused to the joint face will result in
a risk of leaks.
WARNING
To ensure proper sealing, the gasket surfaces
must be clean, dry and not greasy (avoid any fin-
ger marks).
WARNING
Applying excess sealant could cause it to be
squeezed out when parts are tightened. A mix-
ture of sealant and fluid could damage certain
components (engine, radiator, etc.).