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Crankshaft Main Bearing(s) - Removal







REMOVAL





Bearing caps are not interchangeable and are marked to insure correct assembly. Upper and lower bearing halves are NOT interchangeable.

1. Remove oil pan. Engine Oil Pan - Removal
2. Remove oil pick-up tube and windage tray.
3. Identify bearing caps before removal.




4. Remove bearing caps one at a time. Remove upper half of bearing (2 and 4) by inserting Special Main Bearing Tool C-3059 (1 and 3) into the oil hole of crankshaft.
5. Slowly rotate crankshaft clockwise, forcing out upper half of bearing shell.