LEMON Manuals: Even more car manuals for everyone
Home >> Chevrolet >> 2001 >> Venture Base, Van Passenger >> Repair and Diagnosis >> External Pages >> Different car >> Section 465 (Engine Mechanical - 4.3L (Unit Repair)) >> Repair Instructions >> Crankshaft and Bearings Removal

Crankshaft and Bearings Removal

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2002 GMC Savana and 2002 Chevrolet Chevy Express. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
  1. Mark or identify the crankshaft bearing cap locations, direction, and positions for assembly.
  2. Remove the crankshaft bearing cap bolts.
  3. Remove the crankshaft bearing caps.
    Fig 1: Crankshaft Bearing Caps & Bolts
    G01689622Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  4. Remove the crankshaft.
    Fig 2: Crankshaft
    G01689623Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  5. Remove the crankshaft bearings from the crankshaft bearing caps.
    Fig 3: Crankshaft Bearings & Caps
    G01689624Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  6. Remove the crankshaft bearings from the engine block.
    Fig 4: Crankshaft Bearings & Engine Block
    G01689625Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.