Piston, Connecting Rod, and Bearing Removal
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2015 Chevrolet Trax and 2015 Buick Encore. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
- Remove the 4 connecting rod bearing cap bolts (1) of cylinder 2 and 3.
- Remove the 2 connecting rod bearing caps (2) and the 2 connecting rod bearings of cylinder 2 and 3.
- Rotate the crankshaft 180 degrees.
- Remove the 4 connecting rod bearing cap bolts (1) of cylinder 1 and 4.
- Remove the 2 connecting rod bearing caps (2) and the 2 connecting rod bearings of cylinder 1 and 4.
- Remove the 4 pistons (1) and connecting rods (2) and the 4 upper connecting rod bearings (3) from the cylinder block.
NOTE:
Mark the installation position of the connecting rod bearing caps. The connecting rod bearings and bearing caps must not be interchanged with other connecting rods.