PRE-RELEASE
Big-end bearings, change
| Big-end bearings, change |
| To remove |
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Remove the oil pan - see
Oil pan, removing and fitting
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| 2. |
Remove the oil intake pipe (1) from the oil pump and the engine block.
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| 3. |
Caution
Mark the order of the big-end bearing caps. Remove the big-end bearing cap from the connecting rod. |
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The fracture surfaces of the connecting rods and the big-end bearing caps form an individual fit and must not be interchanged or damaged. Do not rest the connecting rods or big-end bearing caps on their fracture surfaces to avoid damage.
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Press out the big-end bearing from the connecting rod and the big-end bearing cap.
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| Big-end journal and big-end bearing cap |
| 1. |
Fit new big-end bearing shells with engine oil.
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Observe the big-end bearing cap order and fitting position - the boss (1) on the big-end bearing caps pointing towards the gearbox end.
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Fit the big-end bearing cap onto the connecting rod with new bolts - tightening torque 25 Nm + 30°.
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Fit the oil intake pipe together with a new sealing ring on the oil pump - tightening torque 8 Nm
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Fit the oil intake pipe onto the engine block - tightening torque 8 Nm.
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| 6. |
Fit the oil pan - see
Oil pan, removing and fitting
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