Opel Frontera UE. Manual - part 885

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ENGINE MECHANICAL (6VD1 3.2L)

Cylinder Block

Cylinder Block and Associated Parts

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(1) Cylinder Head Assembly
(2) Cylinder Head Gasket
(3) Crankcase with Oil Pan
(4) Oil Pipe and O-Ring
(5) Oil Strainer and O-Ring
(6) Oil Pump Assembly
(7) Cylinder Block Side Bolts

(8) Oil Gallery
(9) Piston and Connecting Rod Assembly

(10) Flywheel

(11) Rear Oil Seal Retainer Assembly

(12) Main Bearing Cap
(13) Crankshaft
(14) Cylinder Block

Disassembly

1. Remove cylinder head assembly.
2. Remove cylinder head gasket.
3. Remove crankcase with oil pan.
4. Remove oil pipe and O-ring.

5. Remove oil strainer and O-ring.
6. Remove oil pump assembly.
7. Remove crankcase side bolts.
8. Remove oil gallery.
9. Remove piston and connecting rod assembly.

10. Remove flywheel.

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11. Remove rear oil seal retainer assembly.

12. Remove main bearing cap.
13. Remove crankshaft.
14. Remove cylinder block.

Inspection and Repair

1. Remove the cylinder head gasket and any other

material adhering to the upper surface of the cylinder
block. Be very careful not to allow any material to
accidentally drop into the cylinder block. Be very
careful not to scratch the cylinder block.

2. Carefully remove the oil pump, rear oil seal retainer,

and crankcase assembly installation surface seal.

3. Wipe the cylinder block clean.
4. Visually inspect the cylinder block. If necessary, use a

flaw detector to perform a dye penetrate and
hydraulic (or air pressure) test. If cracking or other
damage is discovered, the cylinder block must either
be repaired or replaced.

Flatness

1. Using a straight–edge and feeler gauge, check that

the upper surface of the cylinder block is not warped.

CAUTION: Be very careful not to allow any material
to accidentally drop into the upper surface of the
cylinder block. Be very careful not to scratch the
upper surface of the cylinder block.

2. The cylinder block must be reground or replaced if the

warpage exceeds the limit.

Warpage
Limit : 0.15 mm (0.0059 in)
Maximum repairable limit: 0.15 mm (0.0059 in)

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Cylinder Bore

Use a cylinder gauge to measure the cylinder bore
diameter in both the axial and thrust directions. Each
measurement should be made at six points.

CAUTION: Be very careful not to allow any material
to accidentally drop into the upper surface of the
cylinder block. Be very careful not to scratch the
upper surface of the cylinder block.

Cylinder Bore Inside Diameter
Limit : 93.530 (3.6823)

If the measurement exceed the specified limit, the
cylinder block must be replaced.

Diameter
Grade A : 93.400 mm–93.410 mm

(3.6772 in–3.6776 in)

Grade B : 93.411 mm–93.420 mm

(3.6776 in–3.6779 in)

Grade C : 93.421 mm–93.430 mm

(3.6780 in–3.6783 in)

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NOTE: For information on piston diameter, please refer
to the section ”Inspection of the Piston and Connecting
Rod Assembly” in this manual.

D

The cylinder bore ”Grade” mark (1) is stamped at the
position illustrated.

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Reassembly

1. Install cylinder block.
2. Install crankshaft.

D

Install the main bearings to the cylinder block and
the main bearing caps.

D

Be sure that they are positioned correctly.

D

Apply new engine oil to the upper and lower main
bearing faces.

NOTE: Do not apply engine oil to the bearing back faces.

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(1) Number 1 and 4 main bearing upper and lower.
(2) Number 2 and 3 main bearing upper.
(3) Number 2 and 3 main bearing lower.

D

Carefully mount the crankshaft.

D

Apply engine oil to the thrust washer.

D

Assemble the thrust washer to the No. 3 bearing
journal. The oil grooves must face the crankshaft.

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3. Install rear oil seal retainer.

D

Remove oil on cylinder block and retainer fitting
surface.

D

Apply sealant (TB1207B or equivalent) to retainer
fitting surface as shown in illustration.

D

The oil seal retainer must be installed within 5
minutes after sealant application before the sealant
hardens.

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(1) Around Bolt Holes
(2) Around Dowel Pin

D

Apply engine oil to oil seal lip and align a dowel pin
hole in the cylinder block with that in the retainer.

D

Tighten retainer fixing bolts to the specified torque.

Torque: 25 N·m (2.5 kg·m/18 lb ft)

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4. Install flywheel

1. Thoroughly clean and remove the oil from the

threads of crankshaft.

2. Remove the oil from the crankshaft and flywheel

mounting faces.

3. Mount the flywheel on the crankshaft and then

install the washer.

4. Holding the crankshaft stationary, tighten the

flywheel bolts in the order shown.

Torque: 54 N·m (5.5 kg·m/40 lb ft)

NOTE: Do not reuse the bolts and do not apply oil or
thread lock to the bolts.

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5. Install piston and connecting rod assembly.

D

Apply engine oil to the cylinder bores, the
connecting rod bearings and the crankshaft pins.

NOTE: Do not apply engine oil to the bearing back faces.

D

Check to see that the piston ring end gaps are
correctly positioned.

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(1) No.1 Compression Ring
(2) No.2 Compression Ring
(3) Oil Ring Side Rail Upper
(4) Oil Ring Side Rail Lower
(5) Piston Front Mark

D

Insert the piston/connecting rod assemblies into
each cylinder with the piston ring compressor.

D

The front marks (1) must be facing the front of the
engine.

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6. Install oil gallery and tighten the bolts in 2 steps in the

order shown.

1st step : 29 N·m (3.0 kg·m/22 lb ft)
2nd step : 55

°

∼

 65

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