- Remove engine from vehicle. See ENGINE .
- Mount engine on an engine stand.
- Drain engine oil and remove oil filter.
- Remove oil pan and oil pick-up tube. See REMOVAL .
- Remove idler pulley bracket for accessory drive belt.
- Remove upper intake manifold. See INTAKE/EXHAUST VALVES & SEATS .
- Remove cylinder head covers. See CYLINDER HEAD COVER - LEFT and CYLINDER HEAD COVER - RIGHT
.
- Remove timing chain cover. See REMOVAL - TIMING CHAIN .
- Remove primary timing chain.
- Remove crankshaft sprocket.
- Remove oil pump. See REMOVAL .
- Remove crankshaft rear oil seal retainer.
- Remove structural windage tray.
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- 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.
- Mark connecting rod bearing cap positions using a permanent ink marker or scribe tool.
- 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.
- Remove main bearing cap bolts and tie bolts.
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- Remove main bearing caps.
CAUTION:
When removing crankshaft, use care not to damage bearing surfaces on the crankshaft.
- Remove crankshaft from cylinder block. See Figure.