Design features of the F16D and F18D engines For the Chevrolet Cruze, two 16-valve gasoline engines are offered: the F16D 1.6 liter (82 kW/112 hp) and F18D 1.8 L (103 kW/140 hp), equipped with a variable...
Cylinder compression check Compression (maximum pressure at the end of the compression stroke) in cylinders - the most important indicator for diagnosing the condition of the engine...
Removal and installation of engine mudguards Engine mud flaps protect the engine compartment from contamination and are not power protection for the engine crankcase. Note: To protect the engine...
Replacing the suspension bearings of the power unit The power unit is mounted on four supports with rubber cushions: two supports on the right and left, as well as two supports in front and behind. If the rubber...
Cleaning the crankcase ventilation system Over time, tar deposits from crankcase gases accumulate in the crankcase ventilation system of the engine, making it difficult to remove these gases into the...
Checking the accessory drive belt The accessory drive belt does not require tension adjustment during its entire service life, since its design provides for an automatic tensioner. If...
Accessory drive belt replacement You will need a key «at 14». 1. For easier access to the accessory drive belt, remove the air filter (see « Removal and installation of the air filter housing...
Replacing the timing belt and its tension roller According to the manufacturer's recommendation, the timing belt must be replaced after 60 thousand kilometers or every 4 years of operation (whichever comes...
Replacing the cylinder head cover gasket If oil leakage from under the cylinder head cover could not be eliminated by tightening the cover bolts, replace the gasket. Oil leakage into the spark plug...
Replacing the cylinder head gasket If a leak of engine oil or coolant is detected at the junction of the block head with the cylinder block, remove the head and replace its gasket. A leak can...
Replacement of valve stem seals An external sign of wear on the valve stem seals is the short-term appearance of blue smoke from the exhaust pipe after starting the engine, as well as when...
Replacing camshaft seals If traces of oil leakage through the camshaft seals are found, first check if the crankcase ventilation system is clogged and if the crankcase ventilation...
Replacing the crankshaft seals If traces of oil leakage through the crankshaft seals are found, first check if the crankcase ventilation system is clogged and if the crankcase ventilation...
Replacing the oil sump seal The oil sump is installed on the sealant, there is no gasket in the seal, therefore, in the event of an oil leak, tightening the crankcase mounting bolts will...
Replacing the intake pipe gasket Between the flanges of the cylinder head and the intake pipe, sealing rubber gaskets are installed. If the gaskets are leaking, the engine runs unevenly...
Exhaust manifold gasket replacement Between the flanges of the cylinder head and the exhaust manifold there is a sealing gasket made of two thin molded metal strips connected by spot welding. If...
Replacement of hydraulic lifters The hydraulic compensators of the F16D and F18D engines, made in the form of cylindrical pushers located between the camshaft and the valves, combine two...
Lapping of valves The valves are lapped on the removed cylinder head. To remove the valves from the guide bushings of the cylinder head, it is necessary to remove the valve...
Removal and installation of the engine The manufacturer recommends removing the power unit (engine with clutch and gearbox) down. This requires a lift to raise the front of the car higher. In garage...
Engine disassembly You will need: keys «at 13», «at 17», tools needed to remove the cylinder head, screwdrivers, hammer, oil filter puller, piston pin press tool or suitable...
Troubleshooting engine parts You will need: a portable lamp, a set of flat probes, a ruler, a caliper, a caliper, a micrometer, a scraper. After disassembly, thoroughly wash the parts with...
Engine assembly You will need: torque wrench, hammer (preferably with a soft metal or polyurethane striker), a device for installing pistons in cylinders, the same wrenches as...
F18D engine design features On some Chevrolet Cruze cars, a transversely mounted four-stroke four-cylinder 16-valve engine mod. F18D (DOHC, 141 HP) working volume of 1.8 liters. The...