Replace Con-Rod Bearing Opel Vectra C

Remove

1. 1. Remove oil pan
2. 2. Set crankshaft on torsional vibration damper in engine rotation direction to cylinder 1 and 4 BDC
3. 3. Mark con-rod and con-rod bearing cap(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.

4. 4. Remove con-rod bearing covers 1 and 4 (1) • Unscrew 4x bolt • Push piston with con-rod upwards in cylinder bore

Note. Note cylinder sequence

5. 5. Remove con-rod bearing shells (1) and (2) • Inspect components

Note. Note installation position and allocation.

6. 6. Turn crankshaft on torsional vibration damper 180° in direction of engine rotation
7. 7. Mark con-rod and con-rod bearing cap(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.

8. 8. Remove con-rod bearing covers 2 and 3 (1) • Unscrew 4x bolt • Push piston with con-rod upwards in cylinder bore

Note. Note cylinder sequence

9. 9. Remove con-rod bearing shells (1) and (2) • Inspect components

Note. Note installation position and allocation.

10. 10. Clean con-rod bearing journals and covers

Install

11. 11. Insert con-rod bearing shells in con-rod and con-rod bearing cover • Coat con-rod bearing shells with engine oil
12. 12. Coat con-rod bearing journals with engine oil
13. 13. Install con-rod bearing covers 2 and 3 (1) • Tighten 4x bolts 35 Nm + 45° + 15° – Use new bolts.

14. 14. Turn crankshaft on torsional vibration damper 180° in direction of engine rotation
15. 15. Coat con-rod bearing journals with engine oil
16. 16. Install con-rod bearing covers 1 and 4 (1) • Tighten 4x bolts 35 Nm + 45° + 15° – Use new bolts.

17. 17. Install oil pan