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Crankshaft Removal

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    Fig 1: Identifying Crankshaft Main Bearing Cap Side Bolts
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  1. Remove the crankshaft bearing cap side bolts.
  2. Remove the crankshaft bearing cap outer bolts.
  3. Remove the crankshaft bearing cap inner bolts.
  4. Fig 2: View Of Crankshaft Main Bearing Caps
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  5. Remove the crankshaft bearing caps using the J 6125-1B  (1) and J 41818  (2). See Special Tools .
  6. Fig 3: View Of Crankshaft
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  7. Using two hands, lift the crankshaft straight up from the engine block.
  8. Place the crankshaft in a secure place.
  9. Fig 4: Locating Crankshaft Sprocket Drive Pin
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  10. Remove the crankshaft key from the nose of the crankshaft, if damaged.