2.0L 4-CYL 8 & 16-Valve - VIN [S]: Overhaul: Crankshaft: Removal
- Remove engine from vehicle. Remove drive belts and front covers. Remove valve timing belt. Secure crankshaft and remove flywheel or drive plate. Remove oil pan, oil pump and cylinder head. Remove piston and rod assemblies. Using punch, mark rods and caps for installation reference.
- Remove main bearing caps and arrange caps, inserts and thrust washers in order for installation reference. Remove rear oil seal retainer. DO NOT damage crankshaft sealing surface. Remove crankshaft. Remove upper main bearing halves.
NOTE:
If replacing main bearing, replace with one having the same number as marked on cylinder block. There are 3 sizes of bearings, marked "1", "2" or "3". Crankshaft cannot be turned. See Fig 1.