Connecting rod and piston set - r.r
- Make
- Alfa Romeo
- Model
- Brera and Spider Factory Service Manual
- Year
- 2005–2010
- Section
- Pistons and connecting rods › Connecting rod and piston set - r.r
CONNECTING ROD AND PISTON SET - R.R
Removing
- Position the vehicle on a lift.
Op. 1084A16 OIL DIPSTICK PIPE - R.R
Op. 4450B04 RIGHT FRONT WHEEL - R.R
Op. 7055B66 ENGINE COMPARTMENT DUST COVER IN RIGHT FRONT WHEEL ARCH - R.R.
Op. 1092G10 SINGLE ENGINE BELT - R.R
Op. 1020A20 CRANKCASE OIL SUMP - R.R CLEAN SURFACES FOR SEALANT APPLICATION
Op. 1048A34 SLEEVE(S) FROM FLOW METER TO AIR SUPPLY CAPACITY CASE - R + R
Op. 1056F17 THROTTLE BODY WITH DVL R R
Op. 1072B50 AIR CHAMBER - R.R.
Op. 1072B54 HOSES CONNECTING AIR INTAKE CHAMBER TO INTAKE MANIFOLD(S) - R.R.
Op. 1072B21 AIR INTAKE FUEL MANIFOLD INTERGRATED DUCT R R AND REPLACE GASKET
Op. 1048A28 VACUUM AIR CIRCUIT RESONATOR PIPE - R+R
Op. 1072C43 EXHAUST MANIFOLD UPPER BULKHEAD R R
Op. 1072C42 EXHAUST MANIFOLD LOWER BULKHEAD R R
Op. 1016C10 SINGLE CYLINDER HEAD - R.R. AND REPLACE GASKET
- Rotate the engine until the pistons for cylinders 1 and 4 are at B.D.C.
- Undo the bolts and remove the connecting rod caps complete with 1st and 4th cylinder lower connecting rod half-bearings.
Push the connecting rods upwards until the pistons are above the cylinder block/crankcase.
Take care not to damage the cylinder liner/bore during the removal of the pistons.
- Lower the vehicle.
- Release and remove the connecting rods and pistons and upper connecting rod half-bearings for cylinders 1 and 4.
- Carry out the same operations for the removal of the connecting rods and pistons for cylinders 2 and 3.
Refitting
- Fit the connecting rods and pistons and upper connecting rod half-bearings for cylinders 2 and 3 using a suitable fitting tool.
- Raise the vehicle.
- Fit the connecting rod caps complete with the half-bearings for cylinders no. 2 and 3 and secure them tightening the bolts to the recommended torque.
| Component | Fastening | dia | Value (daNm) | Validity |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Connecting rod big end bearing caps | Bolt | M8 | 2.5 + 50° + 50° + 10° | 1.9 JTS 2.2 JTS |
- Carry out the same operations for the refitting of the connecting rods and pistons for cylinders 1 and 4.
Op. 1016C10 SINGLE CYLINDER HEAD - R.R. AND REPLACE GASKET
Op. 1072C42 EXHAUST MANIFOLD LOWER BULKHEAD R R
Op. 1072C43 EXHAUST MANIFOLD UPPER BULKHEAD R R
Op. 1048A28 VACUUM AIR CIRCUIT RESONATOR PIPE - R+R
Op. 1072B21 AIR INTAKE FUEL MANIFOLD INTERGRATED DUCT R R AND REPLACE GASKET
Op. 1072B54 HOSES CONNECTING AIR INTAKE CHAMBER TO INTAKE MANIFOLD(S) - R.R.
Op. 1072B50 AIR CHAMBER - R.R.
Op. 1056F17 THROTTLE BODY WITH DVL R R
Op. 1048A34 SLEEVE(S) FROM FLOW METER TO AIR SUPPLY CAPACITY CASE - R + R
Op. 1020A20 CRANKCASE OIL SUMP - R.R CLEAN SURFACES FOR SEALANT APPLICATION
Op. 1092G10 SINGLE ENGINE BELT - R.R
Op. 7055B66 ENGINE COMPARTMENT DUST COVER IN RIGHT FRONT WHEEL ARCH - R.R.
Op. 4450B04 RIGHT FRONT WHEEL - R.R
Op. 1084A16 OIL DIPSTICK PIPE - R.R
Op. 0010T71 POWER STEERING FLUID CHECK LEVEL AND TOP UP IF NECESSARY
Op. 0010T11 ENGINE OIL - CHECK LEVEL AND TOP UP, IF NECESSARY
Op. 0010T75 HYDRAULIC POWER STEERING SYSTEM BLEED AIR
- Remove the vehicle from the lift.
This operation can only be carried out with the power unit removed, therefore refer to:
Op. 1004B10 POWER UNIT WITH MANUAL GEARBOX - R.R
Op. 1004D10 POWER UNIT (MANUAL GEARBOX), REMOVED, DISMANTLE AND REASSEMBLE
- On this car, it is not possible to remove/refit the pistons with the connecting rods on the car.
To perform this operation, remove/refit the power unit
Op. 1004B10 POWER UNIT WITH MANUAL GEARBOX - R.R
and then work at the bench, customising the engine service procedures for this operation.
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