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HOMESERVICE MANUALSCHEVROLET2008HHR LT, 2.4 P, AUTOMATICREPAIR AND DIAGNOSISEXTERNAL PAGESDIFFERENT CARSECTION 191 (ENGINE BLOCK)PISTON, PIN, AND CONNECTING ROD REPLACEMENTREASSEMBLY
2008 Chevrolet HHR LT, 2.4 P, Automatic
Piston, Pin, and Connecting Rod Replacement: Reassembly
2008 Chevrolet HHR LT, 2.4 P, AutomaticSECTION Reassembly
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2011 Honda Insight and 2010 Honda Insight. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
- Assemble the piston with the arrow (A) pointing up and the connecting rod with the embossed mark (B) on the same side.
- Insert the pilot collar (A) into the piston and the connecting rod.
- With the arrow on top of the piston and the embossed mark on the connecting rod facing up, place the piston assembly (B) on the piston base (C). Be sure you position the recessed flat area of the piston against the piston base head inserts (D) as shown.
- Press the pin (E) in with the piston pin driver (F) and a hydraulic press.
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When to See a Mechanic
Stop DIY work and contact a certified mechanic immediately if any of the following apply:
- • You smell fuel, burning insulation, or see smoke.
- • Brakes feel soft, pull hard to one side, or make grinding noises.
- • The engine overheats, stalls repeatedly, or misfires under load.
- • You are missing required tools, torque specs, or safe lifting equipment.
- • You are not confident in the next step or safety outcome.