How to Replace the One Piston/con-Rod Opel Meriva A

Remove

1. 1. Detach piston rings
2. 2. Detach piston (3) from con-rod • Clamp con-rod (4) • Remove retaining ring (1) • Press out piston pin (2)

Note. Use vice jaw protectors.

Install

3. 3. Attach piston (2) to con-rod (3) • Marks on piston head (1) and con-rod (4) face each other • Press in piston pin (5) – Coat piston head with engine oil • Insert new retaining rings (6) in ring groove of piston

Note. Observe position of ring gap - ring gap must be within range of dimension I (max. 30 °).

4. 4. Fit piston rings