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ENGINE 1.3L QUADRAJET (90PS)
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27.Fit the calibrated wire (1) (plastic gauge) for
measuring the bearing clearance.
28.Refit the lower crankcase (1) with lower main
bearing halves in its seat.
29.Tighten the M10 central bolts (2a) securing the
lower crankcase to the specified torque of 1.9 ~
2.1Kg-m + 80
0
+/- 3
0
, following the order shown in
the figure. Use the angular tightening tool (2b).
30 Tighten the lower M8 crankcase side bolts to a
specified torque of 2.9 ~ 3.2Kg-m, following the
order shown in the figure.
31.Remove the lower crankcase with main bearing
halves fitted previously and, using a suitable
graduatedmeasuring instrument (1a), measure the
clearance shown by the calibrated wire (1b).
NOTE:
Check one journal at a time, without rotating the crank-
shaft
.
Clearance between main bearings - 0.028 ~ 0.048
crankshaft main journals (mm)
NOTE:
If the figure measured is outside of the tolerance,
replace the half-bearings with ones of the correct size
nd category.