Engine identification number Based on this number, the vehicle can be identified. It includes model and body variant data. The identification number is embossed in front of the front right seat on...
Removing the engine The engine is dismantled up together with the gearbox using a crane. Never lower the engine down using a mounting jack, which can cause severe damage to the engine....
Engine installation 1. Check engine mounts, coolant and oil hoses, as well as fuel lines for porosity, cracks, replace if necessary. 2. Check the crankshaft radial bearings and clutch...
Engine ventilation Engine ventilation is necessary to prevent harmful overpressure from building up in the crankshaft housing. Since the piston rings cannot seal tightly enough, hot gases...
Removing the engine (vehicles with air conditioning) Attention! The air conditioning coolant circuit must not be opened. The coolant contains substances that cause frostbite on contact with the skin. The engine can also be...
Cast hole caps (6-cylinder engine) Cast holes are located on the side of the engine block. They are connected to the coolant channels and closed with tin covers. If the liquid freezes at low temperatures,...
Chain tensioner — removal and installation Attention! If the tensioner loosens on the hexagon, then it must be removed without fail, otherwise the control chain will be over-tightened when screwing. Removing 4...
Cylinder head cover (4-cylinder engine) Removing 1. Remove the air cleaner cross tube by loosening the sleeve clamps. 2. Remove the engine ventilation hose (22) from the cylinder head housing after loosening...
Cylinder head cover (6-cylinder engine) Removing 1. Remove the air filter. 2. Disconnect the engine ventilation hose (12) from the cylinder head housing after loosening the hose clamp (11). 3. Detach the cover...
Cylinder head (4-cylinder engine) Cylinder head bolts Remove the cylinder head only when the engine is cold. The exhaust and intake manifolds remain connected. A defective cylinder head gasket is...
Cylinder head (2.2 liter engine) 1. Install the camshaft adjuster. To do this, screw the flanged shaft (16) new bolts (wrench size T40). Tighten the bolts as follows: first with a torque wrench with a...
Cylinder head (6-cylinder engine) The cylinder head can only be disassembled when the engine is cold. The intake and exhaust manifolds remain connected. A defective gasket can be recognized by a number...
Camshafts (4-cylinder engine) Attention! If the valve control parts are to be used again, they must be installed in the same places. To avoid confusion, it is recommended to make an appropriate panel...
Camshafts (6-cylinder engine) Attention! If the valve control parts are to be used again, they must be installed in the same places. In order not to confuse the parts, we recommend making a panel for...
Hydraulic Poppet Pushers All engines are equipped with hydraulic poppets. This reduces the noise in the valve drive and, in addition, does not require adjustment of the valve clearance as part...
Oil seals — removal and installation Worn valve stem seals can cause increased oil consumption. The caps can also be removed with the cylinder head installed. True, this requires compressed air and a lever...
Valves — removal and installation Removing Attention! If the valve control parts are to be used again, they must be reinstalled. In order not to confuse the parts, make a panel for storing them. 1....
Directional valves In the course of repair work on a cylinder head with leaking valves, treatment or replacement of the valve and valve seat is not enough. Check valve guides for wear. It...
Valve seats in the cylinder head A. Exhaust valve seat ring (1) B. Inlet valve seat ring (2) Valve seats with signs of wear or scorching can be reworked if the corrective angle and seat width are...
Cylinder compression check Compression check allows you to draw conclusions about the condition of the engine. When checking it, you can determine whether the valves or pistons are normal (piston...
V-belt (4-cylinder engine) 1. Tension roller; 2. Belt pulley crankshaft; 3. Cooling compressor belt pulley (with air conditioning only); 4. Belt pulley of the three-phase current generator; 5....
V-belt (6-cylinder engine) Removing 1. Pull out the locking tab (1) from the fan shroud ring (2). Rotate the casing in the direction of the embossed arrow "open" and remove by turning the fan...
Diagnostics of malfunctions of gasoline engines If the engine does not start, you need to determine the cause of the malfunction. For it to start at all, two basic prerequisites must be met: the air-fuel mixture must...
General notes on engine overhaul This section covers engine overhaul operations, including cylinder head and cylinder block parts. The section includes both recommendations regarding the organization...
Repair work without dismantling the engine Many basic repairs can be performed without removing the engine from the vehicle. Before starting any work, it is highly advisable to flush the engine compartment and...
Engine overhaul It is not always easy to come to the conclusion about the feasibility of overhauling the engine, since it is necessary to be based on a number of indicators. High...
Engine Overhaul Alternatives There are a number of options available for a major overhaul. The decision to replace the cylinder block, connecting rod and piston group and crankshaft depends on a...
Dismantling the engine If it was decided to dismantle the engine for a major overhaul, or repair of the main components, then certain preparatory measures must be taken. It is extremely...
Engine disassembly sequence It is easiest to disassemble the engine and perform all types of work on a portable stand. Before mounting the engine on the stand, it is necessary to remove the...