Removal

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2005 Jeep Liberty. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

NOTE: Crankshaft can not be removed when engine is in vehicle.

Remove engine assembly from vehicle. (Refer to ENGINE - REMOVAL)
Remove flex plate and crankshaft rear oil seal.
Mount engine on a repair stand.
Drain engine oil and remove oil filter.
Remove the oil pan. (Refer to ENGINE/LUBRICATION/OIL PAN - REMOVAL)
Remove the timing belt covers. (Refer to ENGINE/VALVE TIMING/TIMING BELT / CHAIN COVER(S) - REMOVAL)
Remove the timing belt. (Refer to ENGINE/VALVE TIMING/TIMING BELT/CHAIN AND SPROCKETS - REMOVAL)
Remove the oil pump. (Refer to ENGINE/LUBRICATION/OIL PUMP - REMOVAL)
Remove balance shafts and housing assembly. (Refer to ENGINE/VALVE TIMING/BALANCE SHAFT - REMOVAL)
Using a permanent ink or paint marker, identify cylinder number on each connecting rod cap. See Fig 1.

Fig 1: Identify Connecting Rod to Cylinder-Typical
Courtesy of DAIMLERCHRYSLER CORP.

CAUTION: DO NOT use a number stamp or a punch to mark connecting rods. Damage to connecting rod could occur.
Remove all connecting rod bolts and caps. Care should be taken not to damage the fracture rod and cap surfaces.
NOTE: Do not reuse connecting rod bolts.
Remove all bedplate bolts from the engine block. See Fig 2.
Using a mallet gently tap the bedplate loose from the engine block dowel pins.
CAUTION: Do not pry up on one side of the bedplate. Damage may occur to cylinder block to bedplate alignment and thrust bearing.
Bedplate should be removed evenly from the cylinder block dowel pins to prevent damage to the dowel pins and thrust bearing.
Lift out crankshaft from cylinder block. Do not damage the main bearings or journals when removing the crankshaft.

Fig 2: Bedplate Bolt Tightening Sequence
Courtesy of DAIMLERCHRYSLER CORP.
Remove the target ring mounting screws and discard.
Remove the target ring from the crankshaft.