Crankshaft - Removal

REMOVAL










1. Remove engine from vehicle Engine - Removal.
2. Remove oil pan Engine Oil Pan - Removal.
3. Remove oil pickup tube (1) and windage tray (3).
4. Remove front timing belt cover Engine Timing Cover(s) - Removal.
5. Remove the timing belt, tensioner and crankshaft sprocket Timing Belt & Sprockets - Installation.
6. Tap dowel pin out of crankshaft.
7. Remove oil pump assembly Removal and Replacement










8. Remove crankshaft rear oil seal retainer (1).






NOTE: Do not use a metal stamp to mark the bearing caps. Do use a scribe or paint mark.

9. Identify rod bearing caps before removal. Also scribe a location reference mark from the #2 main bearing cap to the engine block to use as a guide during reassembly.
10. Remove connecting rod bearing caps. Connecting rod bearing caps are not interchangeable and should be paint marked or scribed before removal to insure correct assembly.





11. Remove main bearing caps (1). Main bearing caps are not interchangeable and are marked to insure correct assembly and location.
12. Remove crankshaft (4) from cylinder block (7).

NOTE: Before installing crankshaft, refer to fitting of main bearings and installation of connecting rod bearings Procedures and Service and Repair .