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Crankshaft - Removal







REMOVAL





1. Remove the vibration damper (1) Vibration Damper - Removal .




2. Remove the rear oil seal retainer Crankshaft Rear Oil Seal Retainer - Removal .
3. Remove the oil pan Engine Oil Pan - Removal .
4. Remove the oil pump pickup.
5. Remove the windage tray/oil pan gasket.




6. Remove the timing chain cover Timing Cover - Removal .




7. Remove the oil pump Engine Oil Pump - Removal .




8. Remove the timing drive (2) Timing Chain & Sprockets - Removal .




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.