Crankshaft and CKP Pulse Plate Removal, Installation, and Inspection (1.5 L Engine): Removal

Engine - Remove
Transmission - Remove
Drive Plate - Remove
Cylinder Head - Remove

Cam Chain Drive Sprocket - Remove

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1. Remove the key (A) and the cam chain drive sprocket (B).NOTE: Check the direction of the key. When the key is installed, install the key as same direction of the original one.

Oil Pan - Remove
Oil Pump - Remove
Oil Seal Case - Remove

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Connecting Rod Cap and Bearing Half - Remove

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NOTE: Keep all connecting rod caps and connecting rod bearings in order.

Main Bearing Cap and Bearing Half - Remove

Fig 1: Main Bearing Cap And Bearing Half Bolts Loosening Sequence

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1. Remove the bearing cap bolts. To prevent warpage, loosen the bolts in sequence 1/3 turn at a time; repeat the sequence until all bolts are loosened.

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2. Remove the main bearing caps (A) and the main bearings (B).
NOTE:

Check the installed position and direction of the main bearing caps.
When the main bearing caps are installed, install the main bearing caps as same location and direction of the original them.

Crankshaft - Remove

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1. Lift the crankshaft (A) out of the engine block, being careful not to damage the CKP pulse plate (B).

2. Remove the thrust washers (C).

CKP Pulse Plate - Remove

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