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Crankshaft and Bearing Removal: Removal

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    Fig 1: CKP Sensor, Bolt & O-Ring
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    NOTE:
    • The crankshaft bearing caps are machined with the engine block for the proper clearances. Mark or identify each crankshaft bearing cap location and direction before removal. The crankshaft bearing caps MUST be installed to their original position and direction.
    • Do not use the bearing cap M8 side bolts again.
  1. Remove the crankshaft position (CKP) sensor bolt (702).
  2. Remove the CKP sensor (701).
  3. Remove the O-ring (750) from the sensor, as required.
    4. Fig 2: Crankshaft Bearing Caps & Studs
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  4. Remove the crankshaft bearing cap M8 bolts (127).
  5. Remove the crankshaft bearing cap M10 bolts (129) and studs (128).
    6. Fig 3: View Of Crankshaft Bearing Cap Bolts (M10)
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    CAUTION: Refer to Fastener Caution .
  6. Install the J 41818:  remover (2). Tighten the J 41818:  remover bolts to 11 N.m (100 lb in).
  7. Install the J 6125-1B:  adapter (1) to the J 41818:  remover (2) in order to remove the crankshaft bearing caps.
    8. Fig 4: View Of Crankshaft Main Bearing Caps
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  8. Remove the bearing caps.
    9. Fig 5: View Of Crankshaft & Engine Block
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    NOTE: Use care when handling the crankshaft. Avoid damage to the CKP sensor reluctor ring teeth. Nicks, burrs, or other damage to the teeth may affect on-board diagnostics (OBD) II system performance.
  9. Remove the crankshaft.
    10. Fig 6: View Of Crankshaft
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  10. Lay the crankshaft onto wooden V-blocks or other protective surface.
    11. Fig 7: View Of Crankshaft Bearings & Bearing Caps
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  11. Remove the crankshaft bearings from the bearing caps and the engine block.
  12. Mark, sort, or organize the crankshaft bearings so they may be installed to their original position and location. Refer to Separating Parts .
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