Crankshaft and Bearings Removal

Tools Required

• J 6125-1B  Slide Hammer. See Special Tools and Equipment .
• J 41818  Crankshaft Bearing Cap Remover

IMPORTANT:
• 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 bolts again.
• Remove the bearing cap M8 bolts prior to cap removal.
Fig 1: View Of CKP Sensor & Bolt
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1. Remove the crankshaft position (CKP) sensor bolt.
2. Remove the CKP sensor.
Fig 2: View Of Bearing Cap Bolts & Studs
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3. Remove the crankshaft bearing cap M8 bolts.
4. Remove the bearing cap M10 bolts and studs.
Fig 3: View Of J 6125-1B & J 41818 Removing Main Bearing Cap
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NOTE: Refer to Fastener Notice in Cautions and Notices.
5. Install the J 41818  .

   Tighten:  Tighten the J 41818  bolts to 11 N.m (100 lb in).

6. Install the J 6125-1B  to the J 41818  in order to remove the crankshaft bearing caps.
Fig 4: View Of Crankshaft Main Bearing Caps
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7. Remove the bearing caps.
Fig 5: View Of Crankshaft & Engine Block
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8. Remove the crankshaft.
Fig 6: View Of Crankshaft
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IMPORTANT: Use care when handling the crankshaft. Avoid damage to the crankshaft position sensor reluctor ring teeth. Nicks, burrs or other damage to the teeth may effect On-Board Diagnostics (OBD) II system performance.
9. Lay the crankshaft onto 2 wooden V-blocks or other protective surface.
Fig 7: View Of Crankshaft Bearings & Bearing Caps
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10. Remove the crankshaft bearings from the bearing caps and the engine block.
11. Mark, sort, or organize the crankshaft bearings so they may be installed to their original position and location. Refer to Separating Parts .