Replacing the housing or camshaft

To replace the camshaft housing or the camshaft itself, perform the following steps.

■ Remove the cylinder head.

■ The shaft housing has been removed …

The toothed belt tension is checked with a special measuring device Opel-KM-510. With a correctly tensioned strip, the instrument indications should be as follows.

DISTRIBUTION (ENGINE 1,3) Replacing the toothed belt

Unscrew the metal cover of the toothed belt. Rolling the car with the gear engaged, "match" the setting mark on the crankshaft pulley …

Replacing the camshaft and bearings

The engine must be removed from the vehicle to remove the camshaft. In addition, at least the following parts must be removed: head, ignition distributor, pump …

After removing the timing cover, turn the crankshaft this way, to "rip" the alignment marks on both gears. If there is no such need, to w …

Replacing the timing chain tensioner

The timing chain tensioner is accessed by removing the cover. After unscrewing both mounting bolts, carefully remove the tensioner. paying attention, …

DISTRIBUTION (ENGINE 1,2)

Timing cover replacement

This operation can be performed with the engine left in the vehicle as follows.

■ Loosen the alternator mounting and remove the belt …

Needle roller bearing replacement

Replacing the needle bearing in the crankshaft journal requires the removal of the clutch and the flywheel. A special multi-piece tool Opel-KM-469 is used to build a needle bearing. …

Replacing the crankshaft front seal

The following description applies to motors 1.3 and 1,6 D which have not been removed from the car.

■ Loosen the alternator mounting and remove it …

Replacing the crankshaft rear seal

Replace the rear seal, more particularly, the crankshaft seal ring can be performed without removing the engine from the vehicle. However, the clutch must be removed …