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Crankshaft Main Bearings: Removal

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  1. Remove the oil pan (Refer to ENGINE/LUBRICATION/OIL PAN-REMOVAL  ).
  2. Remove the oil pump (Refer to ENGINE/LUBRICATION/OIL PUMP-REMOVAL  ).
  3. Identify bearing caps before removal. Remove bearing caps one at a time.
  4. Remove upper half of bearing by inserting Crankshaft Main Bearing Remover/Installer Tool C-3059 into the oil hole of crankshaft (Fig 1 ).
    Fig 1: Removing And Installing Upper Main Bearing By Tool C-3059
    G02656858Courtesy of DAIMLERCHRYSLER CORP.
  5. Slowly rotate crankshaft clockwise, forcing out upper half of bearing shell.
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