Engine Block: Crankshaft: Removal

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CAUTION:

If the engine encounters a catastrophic failure, the engine oil cooler and lines must be replaced or damage to the new engine or components could result.

Remove the engine. Refer to REMOVAL .
Secure the engine onto a suitable engine stand.
Remove the crankshaft rear oil seal retainer. Refer to RETAINER, CRANKSHAFT REAR OIL SEAL, REMOVAL .
Remove the oil pan and the oil pump pickup tube. Refer to PAN, OIL, REMOVAL .
Remove the timing chain, camshaft phaser and crankshaft sprocket. Refer to CHAIN AND SPROCKETS, TIMING, REMOVAL .
CAUTION:
Do not use a number stamp or a punch to mark connecting rods or caps, as damage to connecting rods could occur.

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NOTE:
Connecting rods and bearing caps are not interchangeable and should be marked before removal to ensure correct reassembly.
Mark the connecting rod and bearing cap location using a permanent ink marker or scribe tool.
Remove the rod bearing caps and bearings.
CAUTION:
Do not use a number stamp or a punch to mark main bearing caps as damage to bearing caps or bearings could occur.

NOTE:
Main bearing caps are not interchangeable and should be marked before removal to ensure correct reassembly.
Mark the main bearing caps using a permanent ink marker or scribe tool.

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Remove and DISCARD the main bearing cap cross-bolts.
Remove the main bearing cap bolts.
Remove main bearing caps (1) and bearings one at a time.

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Remove the thrust bearings.

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Remove the crankshaft (1) from the engine block.