303-01D-126
Engine — 1.8L Diesel - Endura DE
303-01D-126
ASSEMBLY (
CONTINUED
)
E6005 EN
09/2001 2002 Bantam
15. Fit the pistons.
• Lubricate the pistons and cylinder liners
with engine oil.
• Distribute the piston ring gaps evenly on
the circumference at intervals of 120°.
This also applies to the elements of the oil
scraper ring.
NOTE:
The numbering on the connecting-rod
begins from the timing belt end. The arrow on
the piston crown points towards the timing belt
end.
• Compress the piston rings using a
proprietary piston ring compressor.
• Press the pistons into the cylinders with
the handle of a hammer, guiding the
connecting rods onto the big-end bearing
journals.
• Place the appropriate bearing shells,
clean and dry, in the connecting rods.
16. Measure the big end bearing clearances
and fit the big-bearing caps.
• Measure the big-end bearing clearance
as described in steps to
• Lubricate the big-end bearing shells and
journals with engine oil.
NOTE:
The numbering of the connecting rods
and big-end bearing caps must tally.
• Fit the appropriate big-end bearing caps
and bearing shells and tighten the bolts.
17. Fit the oil intake pipe with the bracket.
NOTE:
Make sure that the O-ring is seated
correctly.
1. Locate the oil intake pipe in position with
a new O-ring.
2. Fit the bracket.
