21. Crankshaft and Bearing Removal

1. Remove the lower crankcase (1-12) and the main bearing cap (13-22) bolts in the sequence shown.

Important: Do not gouge the sealing surfaces of the two halves of the cylinder block during disassembly.

2. Carefully pry the lower crankcase apart from the cylinder block using a screwdriver.





3. Carefully remove the lower crankcase with the lower bearing inserts.

Notice: Remove the crankshaft carefully in order to avoid damaging the crankshaft journals, the rod, the main bearing inserts, or the connecting rods.





4. Remove the crankshaft and the oil pump drive chain from the cylinder block.
5. Remove the bearing inserts from the block.