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Engine Block: Crankshaft: Removal: Removal

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Fig 1: Cylinder Head Cover Fasteners
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  1. Drain engine oil and remove oil filter. See Engine/Lubrication/OIL - Standard Procedure 
  2. Remove engine from vehicle. See Engine - Removal .
  3. Mount engine on an engine stand.
  4. Remove oil pan and oil pick-up tube. See Engine/Lubrication/PAN, Oil - Removal .
  5. Remove idler pulley bracket for accessory drive belt.
  6. Remove upper intake manifold. See Engine/Manifolds/MANIFOLD, Intake - Removal .
  7. Remove cylinder head covers. See Engine/Cylinder Head/COVER(S), Cylinder Head - Removal .
    Fig 2: Oil Seal Retainer
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  8. Remove timing chain cover. See Engine/Valve Timing/COVER(S), Engine Timing - Removal .
  9. Remove primary timing chain. See Engine/Valve Timing/CHAIN and SPROCKETS, Timing - Removal .
  10. Remove crankshaft sprocket. See Engine/Valve Timing/CHAIN and SPROCKETS, Timing - Removal .
  11. Remove oil pump. See Engine/Lubrication/PUMP, Engine Oil - Removal .
  12. Remove crankshaft rear oil seal retainer (2). See Engine/Engine Block/SEAL, Crankshaft Oil - Removal .
    Fig 3: Windage Tray
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  13. Remove windage tray (1).
    Fig 4: Main Bearing Cap Identification
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  14. 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.
  15. Mark connecting rod bearing cap positions using a permanent ink marker or scribe tool. Also scribe a location reference mark from the #3 main bearing cap to the engine block to use as a guide during reassembly.
  16. 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.
  17. Remove main bearing tie bolts (1) and (2).
    Fig 5: Identifying Crankshaft Components
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  18. Remove main bearing cap bolts (1) and main bearing caps (2).
    CAUTION: When removing crankshaft, use care not to damage bearing surfaces on the crankshaft.
  19. Remove crankshaft (7) from cylinder block (6).
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