Cruze

Piston, Connecting Rod, and Bearing Installation

Special Tools

EN-45059 Torque Angle Sensor Kit

For equivalent regional tools, refer to Special Tools .

1. Lubricate the piston rings, piston, inner cylinder bore surface and a piston ring compressor with clean engine oil.
2. Install the piston ring compressor in order to compress the piston rings.



3. Install the piston and connecting rod assembly (4).
4. Install the big end bearing (3).
5. Install the connecting rod cap (1).

Caution: Refer to Fastener Caution in the Preface section.

Caution: Refer to Torque-to-Yield Fastener Caution in the Preface section.

6. Install NEW connecting rod bolts (2) and tighten to 35 N·m (26 lb ft) + 45° using the EN-45059 sensor kit .
7. Assemble the caps and connecting rods in the marked position.
8. Rotate the crankshaft to a position where the connecting rod bolts are in the best situation for install.