Crankshaft Removal
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2009 Saturn Vue. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
- Remove the crankshaft bearing cap side bolts.
- Remove the crankshaft bearing cap outer bolts.
- Remove the crankshaft bearing cap inner bolts.
- Remove the crankshaft bearing caps using the J 6125-1B (1) and J 41818 (2). See Special Tools .
- Using two hands, lift the crankshaft straight up from the engine block.
- Place the crankshaft in a secure place.
- Remove the crankshaft key from the nose of the crankshaft, if damaged.