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Crankshaft - Removal






REMOVAL





1. Disconnect the negative battery cable.
2. Remove the vibration damper (1)Vibration Damper - Removal.





3. Remove the rear oil seal retainerCrankshaft Rear Oil Seal Retainer - Removal.
4. Remove the oil panEngine Oil Pan - Removal.
5. Remove the oil pump pickup.
6. Remove the windage tray/oil pan gasket.





7. Remove the timing chain coverEngine Timing Cover(s) - Removal.





8. Remove the oil pumpEngine Oil Pump - Removal.










9. Remove the timing drive (2) Timing Chain & Sprockets - Removal.










10. Identify rod bearing caps before removal. Remove rod bearing caps with bearings.
11. Identify main bearing caps (1) before removal.










12. Remove main bearing caps (1) and bearings one at a time.





13. Remove the thrust washers.
14. Remove the crankshaft out of the block.