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Crankshaft Remove and Install Opel Arena I

Diesel Engine ~383 words

Crankshaft, Remove and Install

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Engine cylinder/bearing numbering starts from flywheel end.

.D. ICON01.tif0,750,75tiff;; Remove, Disconnect

Engine - see operation Engine with Transmission, Remove and Install.

Transmission from engine - six bolts.

Transfer engine from hoist to stand.

Drain engine oil.

Timing belt - see corresponding operation.

Transmission cooler hoses and support bracket.
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.D. ICON01.tif0,750,75tiff;; Remove, Disconnect

Starter motor.

Dipstick.
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.D. ICON01.tif0,750,75tiff;; Remove, Disconnect

Clutch assembly from flywheel- bolts.

Flywheel from crankshaft - see corresponding operation.

Invert engine.
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.D. ICON01.tif0,750,75tiff;; Remove, Disconnect

Oil pan and gasket from cylinder block - bolts and washers.

Oil pump and filter from cylinder block - bolts.
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.D. ICON01.tif0,750,75tiff;; Remove, Disconnect

Con-rod bearing caps - bolts.

Con-rod bearing shells.

Identify con-rod bearing cap and con-rod with cylinder number, if necessary.

Cylinder block only shown for clarity.
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.D. ICON01.tif0,750,75tiff;; Remove, Disconnect

Crankshaft front oil seal housing- bolts.

Crankshaft rear oil seal.

Crankshaft.

Bearing shells.

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All parts.

.D. ICON06.tif0,750,75tiff;; Inspect
Crankshaft and bearing shells - see operation Crankshaft, Check.
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.D. ICON02.tif0,750,75tiff;; Install, Connect

Bearing shells to cylinder block and caps (those with oil grooves fit the block and plain shells fit the caps).

Crankshaft to cylinder block - lubricate bearing surfaces with clean engine oil.

On main bearing number 2, crankshaft thrust bearings are to be installed with oil grooves (A) towards the crankshaft.

Engine cylinder/bearing numbering starts from flywheel end.

.D. ICON07.tif0,750,75tiff;; Measure
Crankshaft axial play - see operation Crankshaft Check.
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Rear main bearing sealing is effected by silicone sealant or butyl seals.

Silicone sealant

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Degrease jointing area of number 6 main bearing.

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Place a thin coating of silicone sealant at B on rear main bearing number 6 and insert bolts.

.D. ICON09.tif0,750,75tiff;; Tighten (Torque)
Main bearing bolts - 65 Nm/48 lbf ft.
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.D. ICON02.tif0,750,75tiff;; Install, Connect
Fill vertical seal grooves in main bearing cap, ensuring sealant fills joint, then when set, cut off surplus.
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Butyl seals

.D. ICON07.tif0,750,75tiff;; Measure

Groove dimension by using drill bit.

If groove is less than or equal to 5 mm, select seal without colour marking 5.1 mm thick.

If groove is more than 5 mm, select seal with colour marking 6.0 mm thick.
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.D. ICON05.tif0,750,75tiff;; Clean

Degrease jointing area on number 6 main bearing as for silicone sealant.

.D. ICON02.tif0,750,75tiff;; Install, Connect

Place a thin coating of silicone sealant on rear main bearing cap recess on horizontal joint faces.

Lubricate seals and place them in main bearing cap and with 2 guide studs (10 mm x

1.5 mm pitch); slide bearing cap down into position, ensuring that butyl seals are still protruding below cap to contact silicone sealant to ensure full sealing.
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.D. ICON01.tif0,750,75tiff;; Remove, Disconnect

Guide studs.

.D. ICON02.tif0,750,75tiff;; Install, Connect

Main bearing bolts.

.D. ICON09.tif0,750,75tiff;; Tighten (Torque)

Main bearing bolts - 65 Nm/48 lbf ft.

.D. ICON02.tif0,750,75tiff;; Install, Connect
Cut off surplus seal protruding from joint.
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.D. ICON02.tif0,750,75tiff;; Install, Connect
Crankshaft rear oil seal into main bearing cap recess - use Installer KM-6029.
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.D. ICON05.tif0,750,75tiff;; Clean

Degrease jointing area on front seal mounting plate.

.D. ICON02.tif0,750,75tiff;; Install, Connect
Place a thin coating of silicone sealant on jointing areas, take care not to block oil hole C.
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.D. ICON02.tif0,750,75tiff;; Install, Connect
Crankshaft front oil seal into housing - use Installer KM-6028.
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.D. ICON02.tif0,750,75tiff;; Install, Connect

Con-rod bearing shells - apply clean engine oil to shells.

Con-rod bearing caps - apply clean engine oil to threads and contact surface of con-rod cap bolts; align number etched on cap (arrowed) with same number on con-rod.
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.D. ICON02.tif0,750,75tiff;; Install, Connect

Oil pick-up and filter - bolts.

Oil pan and gasket - bolts and washers.

.D. ICON09.tif0,750,75tiff;; Tighten (Torque)
Oil pan bolts - 14 Nm/10 lbf ft.
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.D. ICON09.tif0,750,75tiff;; Tighten (Torque)

Con-rod cap bolts 48 Nm/35 lbf ft.

Ensure crankshaft rotates smoothly.

Invert engine.
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.D. ICON02.tif0,750,75tiff;; Install, Connect

Flywheel to crankshaft - see corresponding operation.

Clutch assembly to flywheel - bolts.

.D. ICON09.tif0,750,75tiff;; Tighten (Torque)
Clutch to flywheel bolts - 25 Nm.
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.D. ICON02.tif0,750,75tiff;; Install, Connect

Dipstick.

Starter - see corresponding operation.
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.D. ICON02.tif0,750,75tiff;; Install, Connect

Timing belt - see corresponding operation.

Transmission cooler hoses and support bracket.

Transfer engine from hoist to stand.

Transmission to engine - six bolts.

Engine - see operation Engine with Transmission, Remove and Install.

Refill engine with oil.

.D. ICON09.tif0,750,75tiff;; Tighten (Torque)
Transmission to engine bolts - 30 Nm.
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