Replace All Con-Rod Bearings Opel Vectra C

1. 1. Remove oil pan
2. 2. Turn crankshaft so that the con-rod covers for cylinders 5 and 6 (1) are accessible
3. 3. Mark 2x con-rod cover (1) • Mark con-rod cover and con-rod

Note. It is essential that each con-rod cover can be allocated to the con-rod concerned in the correct installation direction on assembly

4. 4. Remove 2x con-rod bearing cover • Unscrew 4x bolt (1)

Important. The mating surfaces of the con-rod and con-rod bearing cap form an individual fit and must not be confused or damaged. Do not lay down on mating surfaces.

5. 5. Remove 4x bearing shell (2) • Mark con-rod bearing shells

Note. Note sequence

6. 6. Install 2x con-rod bearing cap • Clean con-rod bearing journal and con-rod bearing shells and coat with engine oil • Insert con-rod bearing shells • Replace bolts • Tighten 4x bolts 30 Nm + release bolts + 25 Nm + 110°

Important. Note paint marking applied to the con-rod and con-rod bearing cover

7. 7. Turn crankshaft so that the con-rod covers for cylinders 3 and 4 are accessible
8. 8. Mark 2x con-rod cover • Mark con-rod cover and con-rod

Note. It is essential that each con-rod cover can be allocated to the con-rod concerned in the correct installation direction on assembly

9. 9. Remove 2x con-rod bearing cover • Unscrew 4x bolt

Important. The mating surfaces of the con-rod and con-rod bearing cap form an individual fit and must not be confused or damaged. Do not lay down on mating surfaces.

10. 10. Remove 4x bearing shell • Mark con-rod bearing shells

Note. Note sequence

11. 11. Install 2x con-rod bearing cap • Clean con-rod bearing journal and con-rod bearing shells and coat with engine oil • Insert con-rod bearing shells • Replace bolts • Tighten 4x bolts 30 Nm + release bolts + 25 Nm + 110°

Important. Note paint marking applied to the con-rod and con-rod bearing cover

12. 12. Turn crankshaft so that the con-rod covers for cylinders 1 and 2 are accessible
13. 13. Mark 2x con-rod cover • Mark con-rod cover and con-rod

Note. It is essential that each con-rod cover can be allocated to the con-rod concerned in the correct installation direction on assembly

14. 14. Remove 2x con-rod bearing cover • Unscrew 4x bolt

Important. The mating surfaces of the con-rod and con-rod bearing cap form an individual fit and must not be confused or damaged. Do not lay down on mating surfaces.

15. 15. Remove 4x bearing shell • Mark con-rod bearing shells

Note. Note sequence

16. 16. Install 2x con-rod bearing cap • Clean con-rod bearing journal and con-rod bearing shells and coat with engine oil • Insert con-rod bearing shells • Replace bolts • Tighten 4x bolts 30 Nm + release bolts + 25 Nm + 110°

Important. Note paint marking applied to the con-rod and con-rod bearing cover

17. 17. Install oil pan