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Section 16 (3.5L Engine (Service Information)): Crankshaft: Removal

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Fig 1: Connecting Rod To Cylinder Identification
GC0001885Courtesy of DAIMLERCHRYSLER CORP.
1 - PAINT MARK OR SCRIBE
  1. Remove engine from vehicle. (Refer to ENGINE - REMOVAL) .
  2. Remove oil pan. (Refer to ENGINE/LUBRICATION/OIL PAN - REMOVAL) .
  3. Remove oil pickup tube.
  4. Remove front timing belt cover. (Refer to ENGINE/VALVE TIMING/TIMING BELT/CHAIN COVER(S) - REMOVAL) .
  5. Remove timing belt and tensioner. (Refer to ENGINE/VALVE TIMING/TIMING BELT/CHAIN AND SPROCKETS - REMOVAL) .
  6. Remove crankshaft sprocket. (Refer to ENGINE/VALVE TIMING/TIMING BELT/CHAIN AND SPROCKETS - REMOVAL) .
  7. Tap dowel pin out of crankshaft.
  8. Remove oil pump assembly. (Refer to ENGINE/LUBRICATION/OIL PUMP - REMOVAL) .
  9. Remove crankshaft rear oil seal retainer. Refer to SEAL - CRANKSHAFT OIL REAR .
    CAUTION: Connecting rod bearing caps are not interchangeable and should be paint marked or scribed before removal to insure correct assembly. DO NOT use a metal stamp to mark the bearing caps.
  10. Remove connecting rod bearing caps. See Fig 1. See Fig 1
    Fig 2: Main Bearing Cap Identification
    GC0015417Courtesy of DAIMLERCHRYSLER CORP.
    WARNING: Main bearing caps are not interchangeable and should be paint marked or scribed before removal to insure correct assembly. DO NOT use a metal stamp to mark the bearing caps.
  11. Remove main bearing caps (1). Main bearing caps (1) are not interchangeable and are marked to insure correct assembly. See Fig 2. See Fig 3
    Fig 3: Cylinder Block and Crankshaft
    GC0015416Courtesy of DAIMLERCHRYSLER CORP.
    1 - MAIN CAPS
    2 - BOLTS
    3 - MAIN BEARING-LOWER
    4 - CRANKSHAFT
    5 - THRUST WASHERS
    6 - MAIN BEARING-UPPER
    7 - ENGINE BLOCK
  12. Remove crankshaft (4) from cylinder block (7). See Fig 3.
NOTE: Before installing crankshaft, refer to Fitting Main Bearings and Installation of Connecting Rod Bearings. (Refer to ENGINE/ENGINE BLOCK/CRANKSHAFT MAIN BEARINGS - STANDARD PROCEDURE)  and (Refer to ENGINE/ENGINE BLOCK/CONNECTING ROD BEARINGS - STANDARD PROCEDURE) .
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