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Crankshaft and Bearings Removal

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    Fig 1: View Of Crankshaft Position Sensor & Stud
    GM187006Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  1. Remove the crankshaft position sensor heat shield nut and heat shield.
  2. Remove the crankshaft position sensor stud.
  3. Remove the crankshaft position sensor from the side of the block.
  4. Fig 2: View Of Crankshaft, Main Bearings And Bearing Caps
    GM55017Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  5. Remove the crankshaft main bearing cap bolt and studs.
  6. Remove the crankshaft main bearing caps and lower crankshaft main bearing halves.
  7. IMPORTANT: Use Care when handling the crankshaft. Avoid damage to the crankshaft position sensor reluctor wheel teeth. Nicks, burrs or other damage to the teeth may effect On-board Diagnostics (OBD) II system performance.
  8. Remove the crankshaft.
  9. Remove the upper crankshaft main bearing halves.