Bearings-Crankshaft Main: Removal: Crankshaft

Fig 1: Main Bearing Cap Identification

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1. Remove the oil pan. See REMOVAL .
2. Identify main bearing caps before removal.
3. Remove bearing caps one at a time. Remove upper half of bearing by inserting Special Main Bearing Tool C-3059 into the oil hole of crankshaft.
4. Slowly rotate crankshaft clockwise, forcing out upper half of bearing shell.