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ENGINE 1.3 QUADRAJET (75PS)
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3A.1.2.3.5 ENGINE BLOCK – ASSEMBLY
1. Fit the
tool (1)
287158900628 (Flange).
2. Turn the crankshaft using the tool fitted previously.
3. Fit the connecting rod-piston assemblies and align
in accordance with the following references.
NOTE :
Piston grade code located at (1) may be: A - B - C or
AM - BM - CM for oversize pistons.
The arrow (2) shows the timing side.
Area where the number of the matching cylinder liner
is stamped and is indicated by (3) in the fig. above.
Exhaust (4a) on the piston skirt which should be
aligned with the oil jet (4b).
4. Refit the piston-connecting rod assemblies (1a) in
their seats with upper connecting rod bearing halves
using tool (1b).
NOTE :
Q
The connecting rod bearing halvesmay be identified
as follows:
Q
upper connecting rod bearing half, connecting rod
side, trimetallic and dark in colour;
Q
lower connecting rod bearing half, cap side
bimetallic, light coloured with a hole.
Q
Never reverse the positioning of the connecting rod
bearing halves under any circumstances.
5. Fit the calibrated wire (plastic gage) for measuring
the bearing clearance.