Crankshaft Main Bearing(s) - Removal

REMOVAL

1. Remove the upper oil pan. Engine Oil Pan - Removal.
2. Remove the oil pump. Engine Oil Pump - Removal.
3. Remove the rear crankshaft radial seal. Removal.
4. Remove the timing chain. Removal.

NOTE: When rotating the crankshaft, ensure that the connecting rods are not twisted.





NOTE: Mark the connecting rod and the connecting rod bearing cap (1) on one side next to each other for this step.





5. Remove the connecting rod bolts (1).

NOTE: Do not dislodge the connecting rod bearings from the connecting rods.





6. Remove the connecting rod caps (1) with the bearings in place.
7. Relocate the connecting rods away from the crankshaft.




NOTE: Mark the crankshaft bearing caps before removing.

CAUTION: Carefully pry out the crankshaft bearing caps.

8. Remove the crankshaft main bearing journal cap side bolts (2).
9. Remove and discard the crankshaft main bearing journal cap bolts (1).
10. Remove the crankshaft main bearing journal cap bolts (3).




11. Remove the crankshaft (1) from the engine block.




12. Remove the crankshaft main bearing shells (1) and thrust washers (2) from the crankcase.
13. Remove the crankshaft main bearing shells from the crankshaft main bearing journal caps.