Removal Procedure
Start By:
A.Remove the flywheel housing. Refer to Disassembly and Assembly, “Flywheel Housing – Remove and Install”.
B.Remove the engine oil pump. Refer to Disassembly and Assembly, “Engine Oil Pump – Remove”.
C.Remove the front housing. Refer to Disassembly and Assembly, “Housing (Front) – Remove”.
1.Remove main bearing caps (2) .
2.Remove connecting rod caps (3) .
3.Put identification marks on the gear train for installation purposes. Attach a suitable lifting device to each end of crankshaft (1) . Carefully remove crankshaft (1) from the cylinder block. The weight of crankshaft (1) is approximately 60 kg (132 lb).