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How to Replace the Con-Rod Bearings Opel Frontera A

Con - Rod Bearing, Replace

.D. ICON01.tif0,750,75tiff;; Remove, Disconnect
Oil pan - see corresponding operation.
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.D. ICON01.tif0,750,75tiff;; Remove, Disconnect

Turn crankshaft until con - rod bearing cap to be replaced is at bottom dead centre.

Con - rod bearing cap - mark, con - rod bearing shell.

.D. ICON05.tif0,750,75tiff;; Clean

Con - rod journal, con - rod bearing cap.

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

New bearing shells - insert with engine oil.

Con - rod bearing cap - apply engine oil to threads and contact surfaces of big end nuts; align cylinder number etched on cap with same number arrowed on con - rod.
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.D. ICON09.tif0,750,75tiff;; Tighten (Torque)

Con - rod cap nuts - 83 Nm / 61 lbf ft.

.D. ICON06.tif0,750,75tiff;; Inspect

Ensure crankshaft rotates smoothly.

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

Oil pan.

Replenish engine oil.
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