GM Service Manual Online
For 1990-2009 cars only
Makes 🢒 Opel 🢒 2009 🢒 Insignia HB (Global Epsilon) 🢒 Engine 🢒 Engine Mechanical - 2.0L (Diesel) 🢒 Piston, Connecting Rod, and Bearing Removal

    Object Number: 2026656 Size: SH
  1. Rotate the crankshaft to a position where the connecting rod bolts are the most accessible.
  2. Mark the connecting rod and cap with the cylinder position. Also mark their orientation. This will ensure the caps and connecting rods are re-assembled properly.
  3. Remove any ridge at the top of the cylinder bore to avoid damage to the piston ring lands.
  4. Remove the connecting rod bolts (2).
  5. Remove the connecting rod cap (1).
  6. Remove the connecting rod bearing (3).
  7. Remove the piston and connecting rod assembly (4).