2. Disconnect the battery and drain the coolant from the cooling system.
3. Drain the engine oil.
4. Remove the cylinder block following the instructions for the appropriate engine. Also remove the valve timing mechanism (mark all details).
5. Remove the oil pump sprocket with chain on the V6 engine, oil pan (together with the plate, if installed), oil pump and drive shaft on a 4-cylinder engine, oil feed pipe on a diesel engine, oil suction pipe, mesh element of the oil suction pipe on a V6 engine.
6. Check the markings on the connecting rods and their caps. If not, they must be numbered. Cap No.1 is located on the flywheel side of the engine (see illustration). Punch all the parts (No. 1 - one notch, No.2 - two notches, etc.)
10.6 Numbering order of connecting rod bearings on a four-cylinder engine
7. Loosen the connecting rod nuts and remove the cover. Start with one of the two crankshaft journals at BDC.
8. Remove the inserts and place them in the lid.
9. Using a punch, push the piston, connecting rod and sleeve assembly out. Immediately install the cap on the connecting rod.
10. Remove the other kits in the same way.
11. All parts are covered with a protective film, which must be removed before assembly. Before cleaning, remove each set from the packaging and mark the parts with the letters A, B, C and D (or numbers 1,2,3 and 4). This will come in handy if the same parts are to be installed again.