Cruze

Crankshaft and Bearing Installation

Special Tools

EN-45059 Angle Meter

For equivalent regional tools, refer to Special Tools : 1.6L LXT .

Note: Inspect the installation position.

1. Install the crankshaft bearing clips, oil bearing clips.
2. Install the crankshaft.

Note: Inspect the installation position.

3. Install the crankshaft bearing caps 1-4.

•	Oil bearing clips.

•	Install the 8 bolts.

Note: Inspect the installation position.

4. Install the crankshaft bearing cap.

•	Apply adhesive sealing compound to the grooves of the rear crankshaft bearing cap.

•	Install the 2 bolts.

Caution: Refer to Fastener Caution in the Preface section.

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




5. Tighten the crankshaft bearing cap (1).
6. Install 10 NEW bolts and tighten in 3 passes. Use the EN-45059 meter .

•	First pass to 50 N·m (37 lb ft).

•	Second pass to 45°.

•	Third pass to 15°.





Note: Inspect the installation position.

7. Install the connecting big end bearing caps 2 and 3 (1) and oil the bearing clips.
8. Tighten the 4 big end bearing cap bolts in 3 passes.

•	First pass to 25 N·m (18 lb ft).

•	Second pass to 30°.

•	Third pass to 15°.




9. Turn the crankshaft through 180°.

Note: Inspect the installation position.

10. Install the connecting big end bearing caps 1 and 4 (1) and oil the bearing clips.
11. Tighten the 4 big end bearing cap bolts in 3 passes. Use the EN-45059 sensor kit.

•	First pass to 25 N·m (18 lb ft).

•	Second pass to 30°.

•	Third pass to 15°.