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Fiat Doblò Factory Service Manual (2000-2010)08 · Engine
08 · Engine

Piston connecting rod set - r r

Make
Fiat
Model
Doblò Factory Service Manual
Year
2000–2010
Section
Pistons and connecting rods › Piston connecting rod set - r r
EnginePiston connecting rod set - r r

Piston connecting rod set - r r

Operation 1028H14 · PISTONS AND CONNECTING RODS

1.2 8v

Removing

Op. 1020A24 CRANKCASE OIL SUMP - R + R CLEAN SEALS FOR SEALANT APPLICATION WITH ENGINE REMOVED

1. Position the flywheel lock.

DescriptionCode
1Counter-torque1.860.846.000

2. Undo the bolts (2a) and remove the clutch plate (2b).

Piston connecting rod set - r r

1. Remove the two engine flywheel fixing bolts and position the tool (1a) for rotating the crankshaft.

DescriptionCode
1aFlange1.860.815.000

Remove the engine flywheel lock fitted previously.

Rotate the crankshaft using the tool fitted previously until cylinders 1 and 4 are at T.D.C.

2. Undo the bolts (2a) and remove the connecting rod caps (2b) complete with half-bearings for cylinders 1 and 4.

3. Remove the 1st and 4th cylinder connecting rod and piston assemblies (3a) complete with connecting rod half-bearings (3b).

Carry out the same operations to remove the pistons and connecting rods for cylinders 2 and 3.

Piston connecting rod set - r r

Refitting

Turn the crankshaft using the tool fitted previously.

Fit the connecting rod-piston assemblies and align in accordance with the following references.

1. Piston class and arrow indicating camshaft side.

2. Area where the number of the matching cylinder liner is stamped.

3. Gudgeon pin offset.

Piston connecting rod set - r r

1. Fit the connecting rod-piston assemblies (1a) with half-bearings using tool (1b) to compress the piston rings and then fit the piston into the liner.

DescriptionCode
1bFitting tool1.860.700.000
Piston connecting rod set - r r

Rotate the engine on the overhaul stand.

1. Place the connecting rod 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 rod caps so that the number stamped on each cap faces towards the same side as the number stamped on the big end.

FasteningComponentdia

Value

(daNm)

1cBoltCONNECTING ROD CAP FASTENERSM84.1
Piston connecting rod set - r r

Remove the tool for rotating the crankshaft.

DescriptionCode
Flange1.860.815.000

Fit the flywheel lock.

DescriptionCode
Counter-torque1.860.846.000

Fit the two bolts removed previously securing the flywheel and tighten them to the recommended torque.

FasteningComponentdia

Value

(daNm)

BoltFLYWHEEL (MECH.)M8 X 1.254.4

1. Align the driven plate to install clutch assembly (1a), using locating pin (1b).

DescriptionCode
1bClutch locating tool1.870.418.000

2. Tighten the bolts fixing the clutch to the engine flywheel.

Remove the flywheel locking tool applied previously.

Piston connecting rod set - r r

Op. 1020A24 CRANKCASE OIL SUMP - R + R CLEAN SEALS FOR SEALANT APPLICATION WITH ENGINE REMOVED.

1.6 16v

Removing

Op. 1020A24 CRANKCASE OIL SUMP - R + R CLEAN SEALS FOR SEALANT APPLICATION WITH ENGINE REMOVED

1. Undo the retaining bolts.

2. Remove the engine oil pump (2a) complete with oil suction device (2b).

Keep the oil pump gasket.

3. Undo the fixing bolt (3a) and remove the section inside the crankcase (3b) for the engine oil dipstick.

Piston connecting rod set - r r

1. Use service bolts (1a) to fit the tool (1b) used to rotate the crankshaft.

DescriptionCode
1bFlange1.860.815.000
Piston connecting rod set - r r

1. Undo the fixing bolts (1a) and remove the connecting rod cap (1b).

2. Remove the lower connecting rod half-bearing.

3. Remove the connecting rod-piston assembly.

4. Remove the upper connecting rod half-bearing.

Piston connecting rod set - r r

Refitting

Turn the crankshaft using the tool fitted previously.

1. The connecting rod-piston assemblies are fitted with the engine rotation arrow (1a) stamped on the piston crown pointing towards the inlet side.

2. Check that the stamp on the cylinder bore/liner to which the connecting rod belongs is on the exhaust side.

Piston connecting rod set - r r

1. Fit the connecting rod-piston assembly (1a) with half-bearing using the tool (1b) to compress the piston rings and then fit the piston into the bore/liner.

DescriptionCode
Fitting tool1.860.700.000
Piston connecting rod set - r r

Fit the crankpin caps.

Tighten the nuts fixing the connecting rod caps to torque.

FasteningComponentdia

Value

(daNm)

NutCONNECTING ROD CAP FASTENERSM95.1

Remove the tool for rotating the crankshaft.

DescriptionCode
Flange1.860.815.000

Fit the crankcase internal section for the engine oil dipstick.

Position a new oil pump gasket.

Fit the oil pump tightening the fixing bolts to torque.

FasteningComponentdia

Value

(daNm)

BoltENGINE OIL PUMPM62.5

Op. 1020A24 CRANKCASE OIL SUMP - R + R CLEAN SEALS FOR SEALANT APPLICATION WITH ENGINE REMOVED

1.3 JTD 16V

Removing

1. Undo the bolts (1a) and remove the air conditioner compressor (1b).

Piston connecting rod set - r r

1. Undo the bolts (1a) and remove the air conditioner compressor mount (1b).

Piston connecting rod set - r r

Rotate the engine through 180° on the overhaul stand.

1. Undo the bolts (1a) and remove the connecting rod caps (1b).

2. Remove the lower crankpin half-bearings.

Piston connecting rod set - r r

1. Remove the connecting rod - piston assemblies.

2. Remove the upper connecting rod half-bearings.

Piston connecting rod set - r r

Refitting

Clean the parts removed thoroughly and check their condition visually.

Lubricate all the mechanical components with engine oil.

Check the connecting rod bearings, noting that the half-bearings should not be adapted. Replace them if scoring or signs of binding are noted.

1. Fit the tool.

DescriptionCode
1Flange1.860.815.000
Piston connecting rod set - r r

Turn the crankshaft using the tool fitted previously.

Fit the connecting rod-piston assemblies and align in accordance with the following references.

1. Piston class (1a) and arrow (1b) indicating camshaft side.

2. Area where the number of the matching cylinder liner is stamped.

3. Exhaust (3a) on the piston skirt to be aligned with oil spray (3b).

Piston connecting rod set - r r

1. Refit the piston-connecting rod assemblies (1a) in their seats with upper connecting rod bearing halves using tool (1b).

The connecting rod bearing halves may be identified as follows:

upper connecting rod bearing half, connecting rod side, trimetallic and dark in colour;

lower connecting rod bearing half, cap side bimetallic, light coloured with a hole.

Never reverse the positioning of the connecting rod bearing halves under any circumstances.

Piston connecting rod set - r r

Rotate the engine through 180° on the overhaul stand.

1. Fit the calibrated wire (plastigage) for measuring the bearing clearance.

Piston connecting rod set - r r

1. Refit the connecting rod cap assemblies (1a) in their seats with upper connecting rod bearing halves using tool (1b).

The connecting rod bearing halves may be identified as follows:

upper connecting rod bearing half, connecting rod side, trimetallic and dark in colour;

lower connecting rod bearing half, cap side bimetallic, light coloured with a hole.

Never reverse the positioning of the connecting rod bearing halves under any circumstances.

2. Tighten the connecting rod cap bolts (2a) to the recommended torque using the angular tightening tool (2b).

FasteningComponentdia

Value

(daNm)

2aBoltCONNECTING ROD CAPSM81.9 ÷ 2.1 + 40? ± 2?
DescriptionCode
2bTorque wrench1.860.942.000
Piston connecting rod set - r r

Undo the bolts and remove the connecting rod caps with the half-bearings fitted previously.

1. Use an appropriate graduated measuring tool (1a) to measure the clearance indicated by the plastigage (1b).

Check one journal at a time, without rotating the crankshaft.

MeasurementValue
1bCrankshaft crankpins (mm)0.030 ÷ 0.062

If the figure measured is outside of the tolerance, replace the connecting rod half-bearings with ones of the correct size and category.

Piston connecting rod set - r r

Fit the connecting rod caps permanently by tightening the bolts as shown previously.

Remove the tool.

DescriptionCode
Flange1.860.815.000

1. Place the air conditioner compressor mounting (1a) in its housing and secure it tightening the bolts (1b) to the recommended torque.

FasteningComponentdia

Value

(daNm)

1bBoltCOMPRESSOR MOUNT (AC)M8(Upper and lower engine crankcase side) 2.3 - 2.8
Piston connecting rod set - r r

1. Place the air conditioner compressor mounting (1a) in its housing and secure it tightening the bolts (1b) to the recommended torque.

FasteningComponentdia

Value

(daNm)

1bBoltAIR CONDITIONER ASSEMBLY COMPRESSORM8(Mount side) 2.3 - 2.8
Piston connecting rod set - r r

1.9 DIESEL

Removing

Op. 1004D40 ENGINE - POSITION ON STAND AND REMOVE

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

DescriptionCode
1bSpanner1.860.833.000

2. Undo engine block sump side bolts (2a) using tool (2b), noting that the rubber plugs on the metal casing must be removed to reach the flywheel side bolts.

DescriptionCode
2bSpanner1.860.834.000

3. Remove the crankcase sump (3a).

To release the sump from the crankcase, tap tool (3b) in between them using a mallet, then use a screwdriver for leverage in the projections in the sides of the crankcase sump.

DescriptionCode
3bBlade1.870.718.000
Piston connecting rod set - r r

1. Undo the bolts (1a) and remove the engine oil intake duct (1b).

2. Remove the seal.

Piston connecting rod set - r r

1. Fit the tool and rotate the crankshaft until the cylinder concerned is at B.D.C.

DescriptionCode
1Flange1.860.815.000

2. Undo the bolts (2a) and remove the connecting rod cap (2b) complete with half-bearing (2c).

Mark the connecting rod caps with a progressive number to define their position for installation.

3. Remove the piston-connecting rod assembly (3a) complete with half-bearing (3b).

Carry out the same operations to remove the pistons and connecting rods for the remaining cylinders.

Piston connecting rod set - r r

Refitting

Rotate the crankcase through 90° on the overhaul stand.

Rotate the crankshaft using the tool fitted previously until the cylinder concerned is at B.D.C.

1. Fit the piston-connecting rod assembly (1a) complete with half-bearing using the tool (1b).

Fit the piston-connecting rod assemblies in the crankcase so that the oil spray undercut on the piston is facing the inlet side.

2. Fit the connecting rod cap (2a) complete with half-bearing and secure it without tightening the bolts (2b).

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

Carry out the same operations to refit the pistons and connecting rods for the remaining cylinders.

Piston connecting rod set - r r

Rotate the crankcase through 90° on the overhaul stand.

1. Tighten the connecting rod cap bolts (1a) to the recommended torque using the angular tightening tool (1b).

FasteningComponentdia

Value

(daNm)

1aBoltCONNECTING ROD CAPSM92.5 + 60°
DescriptionCode
1bTorque wrench1.860.942.000
Piston connecting rod set - r r

Remove the tool.

DescriptionCode
Flange1.860.815.000

Fit the engine oil intake complete with gasket and secure it using the bolts.

Apply sealant to the entire perimeter of the crankcase sump.

TypeComponentDescriptionQty.
Silicon sealantAir conditioning circuitSilicon sealant

Fit the crankcase sump.

Tighten the side bolts fixing the crankcase sump to the recommended torque using the tool.

FasteningComponentdia

Value

(daNm)

Side boltsENGINE OIL SUMPM82.5
DescriptionCode
1Spanner1.860.834.000

Tighten the front and rear bolts fixing the crankcase sump to the recommended torque using the tool.

FasteningComponentdia

Value

(daNm)

Front and rear boltsENGINE OIL SUMPM60.9
DescriptionCode
1Spanner1.860.833.000

Op. 1004D40 ENGINE - POSITION ON STAND AND REMOVE

1.9 JTD 8V

Removing

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

DescriptionCode
1bSpanner1.860.833.000

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

DescriptionCode
2bSpanner1.860.834.000

3. Remove the crankcase sump (3a).

To release the sump from the crankcase, tap tool (3b) in between them using a mallet, then use a screwdriver for leverage in the projections in the sides of the crankcase sump.

DescriptionCode
3bBlade1.870.718.000
Piston connecting rod set - r r

1. Undo the bolts (1a) and remove the engine oil intake duct (1b).

2. Remove the seal.

Piston connecting rod set - r r

1. Fit the tool and rotate the crankshaft until the cylinder concerned is at B.D.C.

DescriptionCode
1Flange1.860.815.000

2. Undo the bolts (2a) and remove the connecting rod cap (2b) complete with half-bearing (2c).

Mark the connecting rod caps with a progressive number to define their position for installation.

3. Remove the piston-connecting rod assembly (3a) complete with half-bearing (3b).

Carry out the same operations to remove the pistons and connecting rods for the remaining cylinders.

Piston connecting rod set - r r

Refitting

Rotate the crankcase through 90° on the overhaul stand.

Rotate the crankshaft using the tool fitted previously until the cylinder concerned is at B.D.C.

1. Fit the piston-connecting rod assembly (1a) complete with half-bearing using the tool (1b).

Fit the piston-connecting rod assemblies in the crankcase so that the oil spray undercut on the piston is facing the inlet side.

2. Fit the connecting rod cap (2a) complete with half-bearing and secure it without tightening the bolts (2b).

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

Carry out the same operations to refit the pistons and connecting rods for the remaining cylinders.

Piston connecting rod set - r r

Rotate the crankcase through 90° on the overhaul stand.

1. Tighten the connecting rod cap bolts (1a) to the recommended torque using the angular tightening tool (1b).

FasteningComponentdia

Value

(daNm)

1aBoltCONNECTING ROD CAPSM92.4 - 2.6 + 60°
DescriptionCode
1bTorque wrench1.860.942.000
Piston connecting rod set - r r

Remove the tool.

DescriptionCode
Flange1.860.815.000

Fit the engine oil intake complete with gasket and secure it using the bolts.

Apply sealant to the entire perimeter of the crankcase sump.

TypeComponentDescriptionQty.
SealantENGINE OIL SUMPSilicon sealant

Fit the crankcase sump.

Tighten the side bolts fixing the crankcase sump to the recommended torque using the tool.

FasteningComponentdia

Value

(daNm)

Side boltsENGINE OIL SUMPM82.1 - 2.6
DescriptionCode
Spanner1.860.834.000

Tighten the front and rear bolts fixing the crankcase sump to the recommended torque using the tool.

FasteningComponentdia

Value

(daNm)

Front and rear boltsENGINE OIL SUMPM60.7 - 0.9
DescriptionCode
Spanner1.860.833.000

Tighten the bolt connecting the crankcase sump to the intermediate shaft support.

1.4 8v

Refer to

Op. 1004E10 ENGINE, REMOVED - REMOVE CYLINDER HEAD/S AND OIL SUMP FOR INSPECTION - INCLUDES POSITIONING ON STAND AND REMOVAL

Op. 1004E20 ENGINE - DISMANTLE AND REASSEMBLE FOLLOWING OPERATION 1004E10 - WASH AND CHECK DISMANTLED PARTS - REFIT CYLINDER HEAD AND OIL SUMP - DOES NOT INCLUDE REPAIRS TO CYLINDER HEAD AND AUXILIARY UNIT

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