Crankshaft and Bearings Removal

1. Remove the crankshaft bearing cap bolts.

IMPORTANT: Crankshaft bearing caps are machined with the engine block for the proper clearances. Mark or identify each crankshaft bearing cap location and direction before removal. Crankshaft bearing caps must be installed in their original locations.

2. Remove the crankshaft bearing caps.
3. Remove the crankshaft lower bearings (1-3) from the crankshaft bearing caps.





4. Remove the crankshaft.





5. Remove the crankshaft upper bearings (1-3) from the engine block.

NOTICE: Do not shim, scrape, or file bearing inserts. Do not touch the bearing surface of the insert with bare fingers. Skin oil and acids will etch the bearing surface.





6. Remove the crankshaft bearing cap oil seal.