In order to save time and minimize the risk of various kinds of difficulties, the compilers of the Manual recommend that when assembling the engine, install the components in the following order:
Engine 1.3 l
- a) Crankshaft;
- b) Connecting rod and piston assemblies;
- c) cylinder head (see part Repair without removing the 1.3 l petrol engine from the car this Chapter);
- d) Rocker axle assembly;
- e) Timing chain with sprockets (see part Repair without removing the 1.3 l petrol engine from the car this Chapter);
- f) Flywheel (see part Repair without removing the 1.3 l petrol engine from the car);
- g) Oil pan;
- h) Mounted components and assemblies.
Engines 1.6 l and diesel
- a) Crankshaft;
- b) Connecting rod and piston assemblies;
- c) Oil pump (see part Repair without removing the 1.6 l petrol engine from the car or Repair without removing the diesel engine from the car this Chapter);
- d) Oil pan (see part Repair without removing the 1.6 l petrol engine from the car or Repair without removing the diesel engine from the car);
- e) Flywheel (see part Repair without removing the 1.6 l petrol engine from the car or Repair without removing the diesel engine from the car);
- f) Cylinder head with gasket (see part Repair without removing the 1.6 l petrol engine from the car or Repair without removing the diesel engine from the car);
- g) Timing belt tensioner, gears and timing belt itself (see part Repair without removing the 1.6 l petrol engine from the car or Repair without removing the diesel engine from the car);
- h) Mounted components and assemblies;
- i) Belt (And) accessory drives with pulleys and tensioners (see part Repair without removing the 1.6 l petrol engine from the car or Repair without removing the diesel engine from the car).
At this stage, all serviceable and remanufactured engine components to be installed must be absolutely clean and dry. It will be correct to lay out the parts in the order of installation on a clean work surface.