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Crankshaft and Bearing Removal




Crankshaft and Bearing Removal

Special Tools
* EN-47702 Bolt Extractor Kit
* EN-48268 Main Bearing Cap Remover
* J 6125-1B Slide Hammer with Adapter





Important: Rap on the head of each bolt using an appropriate size punch and hammer. The vibration produced by this procedure assists in successful removal. If a bolt breaks during engine disassembly, a broken bolt extractor kit EN-47702 is available to assist in removal of the remaining bolt segment.


1. Remove the crankshaft main bearing cap bolts.




2. Remove the crankshaft main bearing cap stiffener.




3. Remove the crankshaft main bearing caps using EN-48268 and J 6125-1B .
4. Remove the lower crankshaft main bearing halves.




5. Remove the crankshaft.




6. Remove the upper crankshaft main bearing halves.