Engine Block: Crankshaft: Removal

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Remove the engine. Refer to REMOVAL .
Secure the engine to a suitable engine stand.
Remove the vibration damper (1). Refer to DAMPER, VIBRATION, REMOVAL .

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Remove the rear oil seal retainer. Refer to RETAINER, CRANKSHAFT REAR OIL SEAL, REMOVAL .
Remove the oil pan. Refer to PAN, OIL, REMOVAL .
Remove the timing cover. Refer to COVER(S), ENGINE TIMING, REMOVAL .

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Remove the oil pump (1). Refer to PUMP, ENGINE OIL, REMOVAL .

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Remove the timing chain (5) and sprockets (1, 3). Refer to CHAIN AND SPROCKETS, TIMING, REMOVAL .

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CAUTION:
Do not use a number stamp or a punch to mark connecting rods or caps, as damage to connecting rods could occur.

NOTE:
Connecting rods and bearing caps are not interchangeable and should be marked before removal to ensure correct reassembly.
Mark the connecting rod and bearing cap positions using a permanent ink marker or scribe tool.
Remove the rod bearing caps and bearings.

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CAUTION:
Do not use a number stamp or a punch to mark main bearing caps as damage to bearing caps or bearings could occur.

NOTE:
Main bearing caps are not interchangeable and should be marked before removal to ensure correct reassembly.
Mark the main bearing caps (1) using a permanent ink marker or scribe tool.

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Remove the main bearing cap bolts.
Remove the main bearing cap crossbolts.
Remove main bearing caps (1) and bearings one at a time.

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Remove the thrust washers.
Remove the crankshaft out of the engine block.