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Crankshaft - Removal






REMOVAL




1. Remove the vibration damper (1).




2. Remove the rear oil seal retainer.
3. Remove the oil pan.
4. Remove the oil pump pickup.
5. Remove the windage tray/oil pan gasket.




6. Remove the timing chain cover.




7. Remove the oil pump.




8. Remove the timing drive (2).




9. Identify rod bearing caps before removal. Remove rod bearing caps with bearings.
10. Identify main bearing caps (1) before removal.




11. Remove main bearing caps (1) and bearings one at a time.




12. Remove the thrust washers.
13. Remove the crankshaft out of the block.