Bearing - Crankshaft Main: Removal

Fig 1: Main Bearing Cap Identification

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Bearing caps are not interchangeable and are marked to insure correct assembly. See Fig 1. Upper and lower bearing halves are NOT interchangeable.

1. Remove oil pan. (Refer to ENGINE/LUBRICATION/OIL PAN - REMOVAL) .
2. Remove oil pick-up tube and windage tray.
3. Identify bearing caps before removal. See Fig 1.
   Fig 2: Removing and Installing Upper Main Bearing With Special Tool C- 3059

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   1 - SPECIAL TOOL C-3059

   2 - BEARING

   3 - SPECIAL TOOL C-3059

   4 - BEARING

4. Remove bearing caps one at a time. Remove upper half of bearing by inserting Main Bearing Tool C-3059 into the oil hole of crankshaft. See Fig 2.
5. Slowly rotate crankshaft clockwise, forcing out upper half of bearing shell.