Pistons & Liners - MG MG6 Series 2011 Service Manual

Engine Mechanical-1.8 VCT
clamps are refitted.
16. Fit oil rail to bearing ladder. CAUTION: A new oil
rail must
17. Fit and tighten nuts securing oil rail 7–10Nm.
18. Fit cylinder liner retainer clamps T10018 loosely
tighten bolts.
19. Fit new 'O' ring to oil strainer, fit strainer and tighten
bolts to7–10Nm.
20. Fit sump.
Sump Sump Reseal Sump Reseal Reseal
21. Fit cylinder head.
Cylinder Cylinder Head Cylinder Head Head Gasket Gasket Gasket
Version 2.0
Pistons & Liners
Remove
1. Remove connecting rod bearings.
Connecting Rod Rod Bearings Bearings Overhaul
Connecting Connecting Rod Bearings
2. Remove ridge of carbon from top of cylinder liner bore.
3. Ensure that cylinder liner clampsT10018 do not
protrude over cylinder liner bores.
4. Push piston to top of cylinder liner.
5. Ensuring that connecting rods do not contact cylinder
bores, carefully push piston assembly from liner.
Caution: Please carefully mark each piston and match
liner.
6. Refit bearing cap onto connecting rod, lightly tighten
dowel screws.
7. Using an expander, remove and discard old piston rings.
Refit
1. Clean ring grooves in piston and blow out oil ways.
2. Check gap in new ring when fitted 20 mm from top of
cylinder liner: (Refer to specification).
3. Check pistons for distortion and cracks.
4. Measure piston diameter at 90° to the gudgeon pin and
8 mm from the bottom of skirt. (Refer to specification).
5. Invert piston, connecting rod and with word FRONT
on piston crown facing towards rear of cylinder block,
insert piston into cylinder liner.
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