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Engine Block: Crankshaft: Removal

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  1. Remove the engine from the vehicle and separate the transmission and flexplate from the engine. Refer to REMOVAL  .
  2. Remove the spark plugs. Refer to SPARK PLUG, REMOVAL .
  3. Remove the rear crankshaft oil seal. Refer to REMOVAL  .
  4. Remove the cylinder head cover, oil pan, engine timing cover, balance shaft/oil pump assembly and ladder frame. Refer to FRAME, LADDER, REMOVAL .
  5. Remove the timing chain. Refer to CHAIN AND SPROCKETS, TIMING, REMOVAL .
  6. Remove the crankshaft sprockets. Mark the front of each sprocket prior to removal. Remove both the outer and inner sprockets, noting the direction each was installed.
  7. If piston or connecting rod replacement is necessary, remove the cylinder head. Refer to REMOVAL  .
  8. Remove the crankshaft position sensor. Refer to SENSOR, CRANKSHAFT POSITION, REMOVAL .
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  9. Remove the bearing beam bolts (1 - 6) and remove the bearing beam.
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  10. Using a permanent ink or paint marker, identify the cylinder number on each connecting rod and cap.
    CAUTION:

    DO NOT use a number stamp or a punch to mark connecting rods. Damage to connecting rod could occur.

  11. Remove all connecting rod bolts and caps. Care should be taken not to damage the fracture rod and cap surfaces. Discard the connecting rod bolts.
  12. Mark the main bearing cap positions using a permanent ink marker or a scribe tool.
    CAUTION:

    DO NOT use a number stamp or a punch to mark main bearing caps, as damage to main bearings could occur.

    NOTE:

    Main bearing caps are not interchangeable and are marked to insure correct assembly.

  13. Remove the remaining main bearing cap bolts and remove the main bearing caps.
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    CAUTION:

    Do not rest the crankshaft on the target wheel (1). Damaged or bent target wheel teeth will destroy the target wheels ability to correctly relay crankshaft position to the crankshaft position sensor.

  14. Lift the crankshaft from the cylinder block. Do not damage the main bearings or journals when removing the crankshaft.
  15. If required, remove the four screws (2) and the target wheel (1) from the crankshaft.
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