Crankshaft - Removal

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2008 Dodge Magnum, 2008 Dodge Charger, and 2008 Chrysler 300. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

Fig 1: Connecting Rod to Cylinder Identification

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1 - PAINT MARK OR SCRIBE

Remove engine from vehicle. See REMOVAL .
Remove oil pan. See REMOVAL .
Remove oil pickup tube.
Remove front timing belt cover. See REMOVAL .
Remove timing belt and tensioner. See REMOVAL .
Remove crankshaft sprocket. See REMOVAL .
Tap dowel pin out of crankshaft.
Remove oil pump assembly. See REMOVAL .
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.
Remove connecting rod bearing caps. See Fig 1. See

Fig 2: Main Bearing Cap Identification
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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.

Remove main bearing caps (1). Main bearing caps (1) are not interchangeable and are marked to insure correct assembly. See Fig 2 and Fig 3.

Fig 3: Cylinder Block & Crankshaft

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1 - MAIN CAPS

2 - BOLTS

3 - MAIN BEARING-LOWER

4 - CRANKSHAFT

5 - THRUST WASHERS

6 - MAIN BEARING-UPPER

7 - ENGINE BLOCK

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. See STANDARD PROCEDURE for Crankshaft Main Bearings. . See STANDARD PROCEDURE for Connecting Rod Bearings.