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Alfa Romeo GT Factory Service Manual (2003-2010)08 · Engine
08 · Engine

Piston with connecting rod - r r

Make
Alfa Romeo
Model
GT Factory Service Manual
Year
2003–2010
Section
Pistons and connecting rods › Piston with connecting rod - r r
EnginePiston with connecting rod - r r

PISTON WITH CONNECTING ROD - R R

Operation 1028H10 · PISTONS AND CONNECTING RODS

2.0 JTS

Removing

Position the vehicle on a lift.

Make sure that the ignition key is in the OFF position, then disconnect the negative battery terminal (-).

DescriptionConnector
BatterySee A1B BATTERY ( BATTERY NEGATIVE )

Drain the air conditioning refrigerant circuit

Op. 0010T84 COOLANT FOR AIR CONDITIONING SYSTEM DEHYDRATE AND RECHARGE.

Proceed with the removal

Op. 4450B04 RIGHT FRONT WHEEL R R.

Proceed with the removal

Op. 7055B54 UNDER-ENGINE GUARD - R R.

Proceed with the removal

Op. 1016A40 IGNITION COIL COVER ON CYLINDER HEAD- R+R.

Proceed with the removal

Op. 5040A20 AIR CONDITIONER COMPRESSOR - R+R - INCLUDES FLUID LEVEL CHECK AND TOP UP IF NECESSARY.

Proceed with the removal

Op. 5040A26 COMPRESSOR MOUNT - R R.

Proceed with the removal

Op. 1076A48 CATALYTIC CONVERTER HEAT SHIELD - R R.

Proceed with the removal

Op. 1080B62 CATALYTIC CONVERTER - R + R.

Proceed with the removal

Op. 1016C10 SINGLE CYLINDER HEAD, REMOVED - OVERHAUL.

Proceed with the removal

Op. 1020A20 CRANK CASE OIL SUMP - R + R CLEAN SEALS FOR SEALANT APPLICATION.

Turn the crankshaft until the pistons of the 1st and 4th cylinder are set to BDC.

1. Undo the bolts (1a) and remove the connecting rod caps (1b) complete with half-bearings (1c) for cylinders 1 and 4.

PISTON WITH CONNECTING ROD - R R

1. Withdraw and remove the piston/connecting rod assemblies (1a) complete with half-bearings (1b) for cylinders 1 and 4.

PISTON WITH CONNECTING ROD - R R

Work in the same way to remove the piston/connecting rod assemblies for cylinders 2 and 3.

Refitting

1. Place the piston/connecting rod assemblies (1a) for cylinders 2 and 3 complete with half-bearings (1b) in their housings using a suitable fitting tool.

The piston-connecting rod assemblies should be fitted so that the arrows stamped on the piston crown are facing the exhaust side.

PISTON WITH CONNECTING ROD - R R

1. Place the connecting rod caps (1a) for cylinders 2 and 3 in their seats complete with half-bearings (1b) and secure them by tightening the bolts (1c) to the recommended torque.

The references on the connecting rod cap and the big end should be on the same side.

FasteningComponentØ

Value

(daNm)

1cBoltCONNECTING ROD CAPSM92.4 ÷ 2.6 +60?

Use the tool for the angular tightening of the connecting rod cap bolts.

DescriptionCode
Torque wrench1.860.942.000
PISTON WITH CONNECTING ROD - R R

Work in the same way to fit the piston/connecting rod assemblies for cylinders 1 and 4.

Proceed with the refitting

Op. 1020A20 CRANK CASE OIL SUMP - R + R CLEAN SEALS FOR SEALANT APPLICATION.

Proceed with the refitting

Op. 1016C10 SINGLE CYLINDER HEAD, REMOVED - OVERHAUL.

Proceed with the refitting

Op. 1080B62 CATALYTIC CONVERTER - R + R.

Proceed with the refitting

Op. 1076A48 CATALYTIC CONVERTER HEAT SHIELD - R R.

Proceed with the refitting

Op. 5040A26 COMPRESSOR MOUNT - R R.

Proceed with the refitting

Op. 5040A20 AIR CONDITIONER COMPRESSOR - R+R - INCLUDES FLUID LEVEL CHECK AND TOP UP IF NECESSARY.

Proceed with the refitting

Op. 1016A40 IGNITION COIL COVER ON CYLINDER HEAD- R+R.

Proceed with the refitting

Op. 7055B54 UNDER-ENGINE GUARD - R R.

Proceed with the refitting

Op. 4450B04 RIGHT FRONT WHEEL R R.

Refill the air conditioning refrigerant circuit

Op. 0010T84 COOLANT FOR AIR CONDITIONING SYSTEM DEHYDRATE AND RECHARGE.

Connect the negative battery terminal (-).

Refill the engine cooling system

Remove the vehicle from the lift.

1.9 JTD 16V

Removing

Position the vehicle on a lift.

Make sure that the ignition key is in the OFF position, then disconnect the negative battery terminal (-).

DescriptionConnector
BatterySee A1B BATTERY ( BATTERY NEGATIVE )

Proceed with the removal

Op. 1008C10 POWER UNIT UPPER REACTION LINK R R.

Proceed with the removal

Op. 1060G80 DS ELECTRIC INJECTION CONTROL UNIT - R R.

Proceed with the removal

Op. 4450B04 RIGHT FRONT WHEEL R R.

Proceed with the removal

Op. 7055B54 UNDER-ENGINE GUARD - R R.

Proceed with the removal

Op. 7055B91 RIGHT FRONT WHEEL ARCH LINER - R.R..

Proceed with the removal

Op. 1092G10 SINGLE ENGINE BELT R R.

Proceed with the removal

Op. 1092A10 CRANKSHAFT SERVICES PULLEY - R.R..

Proceed with the removal

Op. 1092G20 ENGINE COMPONENT SINGLE BELT FIXED TENSIONER - ONE - R + R.

Proceed with the removal

Op. 1032D12 TIMING SYSTEM PROTECTIVE COVER(S) - R + R.

Proceed with the removal

Op. 5530B10 BATTERY - R+R.

Proceed with the removal

Op. 1016C10 SINGLE CYLINDER HEAD, REMOVED - OVERHAUL.

1. Undo the plug and drain the engine oil.

Collect the engine oil in a suitable container. The engine oil used contains substances that are harmful to the environment. Place these substances in containers designed for oil collection and disposal.

PISTON WITH CONNECTING ROD - R R

1. Undo the bolt connecting the intermediate driveshaft bearing support to the crankcase sump.

2. Undo the bolts fixing the manual gearbox-differential unit to the crankcase sump.

PISTON WITH CONNECTING ROD - R R

1. Undo the front and rear bolts (1a) fixing the crankcase sump using the tool (1b).

DescriptionCode
1bSpanner1.860.833.001

2. Undo the side bolts (2a) fixing the crankcase sump using the tool (2b).

DescriptionCode
2bSpanner1.860.834.001

3. Cut the crankcase sump sealant using the tool.

DescriptionCode
3Blade1.870.718.000

4. Remove the crankcase sump.

PISTON WITH CONNECTING ROD - R R

1. Undo the bolts (1a) and remove the connecting rod caps (1b) complete with half-bearings (1c).

PISTON WITH CONNECTING ROD - R R

1. Release and remove the piston/connecting rod assemblies (1a) complete with half-bearings (1b).

PISTON WITH CONNECTING ROD - R R

Refitting

1. Place the piston/connecting rod assemblies (1a) in their housings complete with half-bearings (1b) using a suitable fitting tool (1c).

The piston-connecting rod assemblies should be fitted in the cylinder block/crankcase so that the drain on the piston skirt is aligned with the oil jet on the engine block.

PISTON WITH CONNECTING ROD - R R

1. Place the bearing caps (1a) in their seats complete with half-bearings (1b) and secure them by tightening the bolts (1c) to the recommended torque.

Fit the connecting rods so that the number stamped on each rod faces towardt he same side as the number stamped on the big end (inlet side).

FasteningComponentØ

Value

(daNm)

1cBoltCONNECTING ROD CAPSM92.4 ÷ 2.6 + 60?

Use the tool for the angular tightening of the connecting rod cap bolts.

DescriptionCode
Torque wrench1.860.942.000
PISTON WITH CONNECTING ROD - R R

Thoroughly clean traces of sealant of the mating surfaces between the crankcase sump and engine block.

Apply silicon sealant to the entire perimeter of the crankcase sump.

1. Place the crankcase sump in its housing.

When positioning the crankcase sump, avoid significant sideways movements that could remove the sealant.

2. Tighten the side bolts (2a) fixing the crankcase sump to the recommended torque using the tool (2b).

FasteningComponentØ

Value

(daNm)

2aSide boltsOIL SUMPM8(Engine crankcase side) 2.3 - 2.8
DescriptionCode
2bSpanner1.860.834.001

3. Tighten the front and rear bolts (3a) fixing the crankcase sump to the recommended torque using the tool (3b).

FasteningComponentØ

Value

(daNm)

3aFront and rear boltOIL SUMPM6(Front/rear cranckase covder side) 0.8 - 1.0
DescriptionCode
3bSpanner1.860.833.001
PISTON WITH CONNECTING ROD - R R

1. Tighten the bolts fixing the manual gearbox-differential unit to the crankcase sump to the specified torque.

FasteningComponentØ

Value

(daNm)

1BoltOIL SUMPM10(Manual gearbox side) 5.0 - 6.1

2. Tighten the bolt connecting the intermediate driveshaft bearing support to the crankcase sump.

PISTON WITH CONNECTING ROD - R R

Fit a new engine oil drain plug complete with gasket and tighten it to the recommended torque.

FasteningComponentØ

Value

(daNm)

Proceed with the refitting

Op. 1016C10 SINGLE CYLINDER HEAD, REMOVED - OVERHAUL.

Proceed with the refitting

Op. 5530B10 BATTERY - R+R.

Proceed with the refitting

Op. 1032D12 TIMING SYSTEM PROTECTIVE COVER(S) - R + R.

Proceed with the refitting

Op. 1092G20 ENGINE COMPONENT SINGLE BELT FIXED TENSIONER - ONE - R + R.

Proceed with the refitting

Op. 1092A10 CRANKSHAFT SERVICES PULLEY - R.R..

Proceed with the refitting

Op. 1092G10 SINGLE ENGINE BELT R R.

Proceed with the refitting

Op. 7055B91 RIGHT FRONT WHEEL ARCH LINER - R.R..

Proceed with the refitting

Op. 7055B54 UNDER-ENGINE GUARD - R R.

Proceed with the refitting

Op. 4450B04 RIGHT FRONT WHEEL R R.

Proceed with the refitting

Op. 1060G80 DS ELECTRIC INJECTION CONTROL UNIT - R R.

Proceed with the refitting

Op. 1008C10 POWER UNIT UPPER REACTION LINK R R.

Refill the engine oil lubrication system

Op. 0010T11 ENGINE OIL CHECK LEVEL AND TOP UP.

Refill the engine cooling system

Op. 0010T20 COOLANT CHECK DENSITY AND TOP UP IF NECESSARY.

Connect the negative battery terminal (-).

Remove the vehicle from the lift.

1.8 T.SPARK

Removing

Position the vehicle on a lift.

Make sure that the ignition key is in the OFF position, then disconnect the negative battery terminal (-).

DescriptionConnector
BatteryVedere A1B BATTERIA ( CABLAGGI )

Proceed with the removal

Op. 4450B04 RIGHT FRONT WHEEL R R

Proceed with the removal

Op. 7055B66 ENGINE COMPARTMENT DUST SHIELD PROTECTION IN RIGHT FRONT WHEEL ARCH - R.R.

Proceed with the removal

Op. 1016A40 IGNITION COIL COVER ON CYLINDER HEAD- R+R.

Proceed with the removal

Op. 5510C14 ROCCHETTI/BOBINE DI ACCENSIONE - S.R.

Proceed with the removal

Op. 1016A20 SINGLE CAM COVER - R + R AND REPLACE GASKET.

Proceed with the removal

Op. 1056B60 TUBO COLLETTORE COMBUSTIBILE UNICO, COMPLETO DI ELETTROINIETTORI - S.R.

Proceed with the removal

Op. 1072D10 MODULAR INLET MANIFOLD - R+R.

Proceed with the removal

Op. 1072C44 EXHAUST MANIFOLD HEAT SHIELD ON BULKHEAD - R+R.

Proceed with the removal

Op. 1092G10 SINGLE ENGINE BELT R R.

Proceed with the removal

Op. 1092G20 ENGINE COMPONENT SINGLE BELT FIXED TENSIONER - ONE - R + R.

Proceed with the removal

Op. 1092A10 CRANKSHAFT SERVICES PULLEY - R.R..

Proceed with the removal

Op. 1032D12 TIMING SYSTEM PROTECTIVE COVER(S) - R + R.

Proceed with the removal

Op. 1032B10 TOOTHED TIMING BELT - R + R FOR TIMING ADJUSTMENT OR REPLACEMENT.

Proceed with the removal

Op. 1016C10 SINGLE CYLINDER HEAD, REMOVED - OVERHAUL.

Proceed with the removal

Op. 1080B40 CATALYTIC PRE-CONVERTER - R R.

Proceed with the removal

Op. 1008A44 REAR RIGID MOUNT - R R.

Proceed with the removal

Op. 1020A20 CRANK CASE OIL SUMP - R + R CLEAN SEALS FOR SEALANT APPLICATION.

Turn the crankshaft until the pistons of the 1st and 4th cylinder are set to BDC.

1. Undo the bolts (1a) and remove the connecting rod caps (1b) complete with half-bearings (1c) for cylinders 1 and 4.

PISTON WITH CONNECTING ROD - R R

1. Withdraw and remove the piston/connecting rod assemblies (1a) complete with half-bearings (1b) for cylinders 1 and 4.

PISTON WITH CONNECTING ROD - R R

Work in the same way to remove the piston/connecting rod assemblies for cylinders 2 and 3.

Refitting

1. Place the piston/connecting rod assemblies (1a) for cylinders 2 and 3 complete with half-bearings (1b) in their housings using a suitable fitting tool (1c).

The pistons and connecting rods are fitted in the cylinder block/crankcase with the large grooves (for the inlet valves) on the piston crown facing the inlet side.

PISTON WITH CONNECTING ROD - R R

1. Place the connecting rod caps (1a) for cylinders 2 and 3 in their seats complete with half-bearings (1b) and secure them by tightening the bolts (1c) to the recommended torque.

Fit the connecting rods so that the number stamped on each rod faces towar the same side as the number stamped on the big end.

FasteningComponentØ

Value

(daNm)

1cBoltCONNECTING ROD CAPSM92.4 ÷ 2.6 + 60?

Use the angle wrench to tighten the connecting rod cap bolts through the specified angle.

DescriptionCode
Torque wrench1.860.942.000
PISTON WITH CONNECTING ROD - R R

Work in the same way to fit the piston/connecting rod assemblies for cylinders 1 and 4.

Proceed with the refitting

Op. 1020A20 CRANK CASE OIL SUMP - R + R CLEAN SEALS FOR SEALANT APPLICATION.

Proceed with the refitting

Op. 1008A44 REAR RIGID MOUNT - R R.

Proceed with the refitting

Op. 1080B40 CATALYTIC PRE-CONVERTER - R R.

Proceed with the refitting

Op. 1016C10 SINGLE CYLINDER HEAD, REMOVED - OVERHAUL.

Proceed with the refitting

Op. 1032B10 TOOTHED TIMING BELT - R + R FOR TIMING ADJUSTMENT OR REPLACEMENT.

Proceed with the refitting

Op. 1032D12 TIMING SYSTEM PROTECTIVE COVER(S) - R + R.

Proceed with the refitting

Op. 1092A10 CRANKSHAFT SERVICES PULLEY - R.R..

Proceed with the refitting

Op. 1092G20 ENGINE COMPONENT SINGLE BELT FIXED TENSIONER - ONE - R + R.

Proceed with the refitting

Op. 1092G10 SINGLE ENGINE BELT R R.

Proceed with the refitting

Op. 1072C44 EXHAUST MANIFOLD HEAT SHIELD ON BULKHEAD - R+R.

Proceed with the refitting

Op. 1072D10 MODULAR INLET MANIFOLD - R+R.

Proceed with the refitting

Op. 1056B60 TUBO COLLETTORE COMBUSTIBILE UNICO, COMPLETO DI ELETTROINIETTORI - S.R.

Proceed with the refitting

Op. 1016A20 SINGLE CAM COVER - R + R AND REPLACE GASKET.

Proceed with the refitting

Op. 5510C14 ROCCHETTI/BOBINE DI ACCENSIONE - S.R.

Proceed with the refitting

Op. 1016A40 IGNITION COIL COVER ON CYLINDER HEAD- R+R.

Proceed with the refitting

Op. 7055B66 ENGINE COMPARTMENT DUST SHIELD PROTECTION IN RIGHT FRONT WHEEL ARCH - R.R.

Proceed with the refitting

Op. 4450B04 RIGHT FRONT WHEEL R R

Connect the negative battery terminal (-).

Refill the engine oil lubrication system

Op. 0010T11 ENGINE OIL CHECK LEVEL AND TOP UP.

Remove the vehicle from the lift.

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