Cruze

Piston, Connecting Rod, and Bearing Removal

1. Set the crankshaft to TDC of combustion stroke of cylinder 1.
2. Remove the 4 big-end bearing cap retaining bolts (3) from the cylinder 2 and 3.

Note: Set the big-end bearing caps aside in the order removed.

Note: The shear surfaces of the connecting rod and the connecting rod bearing cap form a unique fit and must not be swapped or damaged. Do not lay down on the shear surfaces.

3. Remove the 2 bearing caps (2) from cylinder 2 and 3.

Note: Set aside in the order removed.

4. Remove the 2 lower big-end bearings (1) from cylinder 2 and 3.




Note: Set aside in the order removed.

5. Push the 2 pistons with the connecting rod (1) from cylinder 2 and 3 upwards.
6. Remove the 2 connecting rod upper bearings (2) from cylinder 2 and 3.
7. Turn the crankshaft through 180° and set the crankshaft to TDC of combustion stroke of cylinder 2.



8. Remove the 4 big-end bearing cap bolts (3) from cylinder 1 and 4.

Note: Set the big-end bearing caps aside in the order removed.

Note: The shear surfaces of the connecting rod and the connecting rod bearing cap form a unique fit and must not be swapped or damaged. Do not lay down on the shear surfaces.

9. Remove the 2 big-end bearing caps (2) from cylinder 1 and 4.

Note: Set aside in the order removed.

10. Remove the 2 connecting rod lower bearings (1).




Note: Note the marking (2) of the connecting rod. Set aside in the order removed.

11. Push the 2 pistons with connecting rod (1) from cylinder 1 and 4 upwards.

Note: Set aside in the order removed.

12. Remove the 2 connecting rod upper bearings (2) from cylinder 1 and 4.