18. Crankshaft and Bearing Removal

Crankshaft and Bearing Removal




1. Uniformly loosen and remove the 10 main bearing cap bolts in the sequence shown in the illustration.





Note: Keep the lower bearing and main bearing cap as a set and arrange the main bearing caps in the correct order.

2. Use 2 removed main bearing cap bolts to remove the 5 main bearing caps and 5 lower bearings.
3. Lift out the crankshaft.




4. Remove the upper crankshaft thrust washers (1,2) from the cylinder block.





Note: Arrange the bearings in the correct order.

5. Remove the 5 upper main crankshaft bearings (1-5) from the cylinder block.





Note: Arrange the bearings in the correct order.

6. Remove the 5 lower main bearings from the 5 main bearing caps.




7. Using a 5 mm socket hexagon wrench, remove the bolts (1,5) and oil nozzles.

Note: If the cylinder is washed at high temperature, the cylinder liner will stick out beyond the cylinder block. Always wash the cylinder block at a temperature of 45°C (113°F) or less.

8. Clean cylinder block.