Section 546 (5.7L Engine (Service Information)): Crankshaft: Removal

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Fig 1: Crankshaft Damper Removal

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1 - Special Tool 1023 Puller

2 - Special Tool 8513A Insert

Remove the vibration damper (1). (Refer to ENGINE/ENGINE BLOCK/VIBRATION DAMPER - REMOVAL) .

Fig 2: Rear Seal Retainer Torque Sequence
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Remove the rear oil seal retainer (Refer to ENGINE/ENGINE BLOCK/CRANKSHAFT REAR OIL SEAL RETAINER - REMOVAL) .
Remove the oil pan. (Refer to ENGINE/LUBRICATION/OIL PAN - REMOVAL) .
Remove the oil pump pickup.
Remove the windage tray/oil pan gasket.

Fig 3: Front Cover Slide Bushings
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Remove the timing chain cover. (Refer to ENGINE/VALVE TIMING/TIMING BELT / CHAIN COVER(S) ).

Fig 4: Oil Pump R+I
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Remove the oil pump. (Refer to ENGINE/LUBRICATION/OIL PUMP - REMOVAL) .

Fig 5: 5.7L Timing Mark Alignment

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1 - Chain Tensioner

2 - Camshaft Sprocket

3 - Crankshaft Sprocket

Remove the timing drive (2). (Refer to ENGINE/VALVE TIMING/TIMING BELT/CHAIN AND SPROCKETS - REMOVAL) .

Fig 6: Main Bearing Caps
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1 - MAIN BEARING CAPS
Identify rod bearing caps before removal. Remove rod bearing caps with bearings.
Identify main bearing caps (1) before removal.

Fig 7: Maincap Removal
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1 - MAIN CAP
Remove main bearing caps (1) and bearings one at a time.

Fig 8: Thrust Washer Location
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Remove the thrust washers.
Remove the crankshaft out of the block.