33. Crankshaft and Bearing Removal

Crankshaft and Bearings Removal

^ Tools Required
- J6125-1B Slide Hammer
- J41348 Main Bearing Cap Puller

Important: This engine has side bolts on all of the main caps except the rear cap. These bolts must be removed to service the caps.

1. Remove the crankshaft main bearing cap side bolts.





2. Remove the crankshaft main bearing cap bolts.

Notice: Main bearing caps are press fit. Remove the caps carefully for service. J41348 has been designed to work with J6125-B in order to prevent damage to the bearing and cap. J41348 MUST be installed properly into the bolt holes of the caps and J6125-B attached to J41348 in order to properly remove the main cap without damaging the bearing or the cap. Any deviation from this procedure may cause damage to the cap and the bearing and may result in future engine damage.

Notice: Refer to Fastener Notice in Service Precautions.





3. Install J41348 into the crankshaft main bearing cap bolt holes.
^ Tighten the bolts on J41348to 12 Nm (100 inch lbs.).
4. Install J6125-1B to J41348.
5. Use J6125-1B to remove the crankshaft main lower bearing caps.





6. Remove the crankshaft.
7. Remove the upper main bearings from the engine block.