Crankshaft - Removal

REMOVAL




1. Drain engine oil (5) and remove oil filter (3).
2. Remove engine from vehicle.
3. Mount engine on an engine stand.
4. Remove oil pan and oil pick-up tube.
5. Remove idler pulley bracket for accessory drive belt.
6. Remove upper intake manifold.
7. Remove cylinder head covers.
8. Remove timing chain cover.
9. Remove primary timing chain.
10. Remove crankshaft sprocket.
11. Remove oil pump.
12. Remove crankshaft rear oil seal retainer.




13. Remove windage tray.
14. Turn crankshaft until connecting rod cap to be removed is accessible.

NOTE: Connecting rod bearing caps are not interchangeable and should be marked before removing to ensure correct reassembly.

CAUTION: DO NOT use a number stamp or a punch to mark connecting rods. Damage to connecting rod could occur.

15. Mark connecting rod bearing cap positions using a permanent ink marker or scribe tool.
16. Remove connecting rod bearing caps. Use care to prevent damage to the crankshaft bearing surfaces.

CAUTION: Care should be taken not to damage the fractured rod and cap joint face surfaces or damage to the engine may occur.




17. Remove main bearing cap bolts and tie bolts (1)&(2).




18. Remove main bearing caps (2).

CAUTION: When removing crankshaft, use care not to damage bearing surfaces on the crankshaft.

19. Remove crankshaft (7) from cylinder block (6).