OEM 2008 Chevrolet HHR Rod Bearing

2008 Chevrolet HHR Parts Questions & Experts Answers

• Q: What Tools Are Required to Replace the Rod Bearing on 2008 Chevrolet HHR?

  A: The following tools are required to replace the Piston, connecting rod, and bearing: en-47836, piston ring compressor (EN-47836) j-43966-1connecting rod guides (J-43966-1) and j.45059 angle meter (45-059). Start by removing Oil Pan and the Cylinder Head. If a ring ridge exists, change the Crankshaft until the Piston is at the bottom, put on the Piston, on top, a cloth and use a ridge reamer to get the ring ridge. Turn the Crankshaft to the top of the stroke and remove the cloth and cutting debris. Mark the connecting rods and caps for reassembly and remove the nuts and cap by discarding the bolts and nuts. Use the tool j-43966-1 to remove the connecting rod and Piston from the engine block and then clean the cylinder bores and swab them with engine oil. This is done by coating the Piston,articulating pints,piston ring, cylinder bore, and bearing surfaces with engine oil prior to placing Piston in its original bore using the j-43966-1. Tap the Piston gently with a wooden hammer handle so the punched mark is toward front of the engine. After all Piston rings get inside of the cylinder bore, hold the en-47836 to the engine block and install the connecting rod caps while aligning them by the previously marked numbers. Replace the old connecting rod bolts and nuts, ensuring that they are tightened equally to 25 n.m, or 18 lb ft, then another 100 degrees with the help of the j 45059. When measuring the connecting rod side clearance with a feeler gauge, you will need to make sure that it is between 0.070 - 0.370mm (0.0027-0.0145 inch). At last, fit in the Cylinder Head and Oil Pan.