Section 102 (2.7L): Crankshaft: Removal

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2003 Dodge Intrepid, 2003 Chrysler Intrepid, and 2003 Chrysler Concorde. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

Remove engine from vehicle (Refer to REMOVAL ).
Mount engine on an engine stand.
Drain engine oil and remove oil filter.
Remove oil pan and oil pick-up tube (Refer to REMOVAL ).
Remove idler pulley bracket for accessory drive belt.
Remove upper intake manifold (Refer to REMOVAL ).
Remove cylinder head covers (Refer to REMOVAL ).
Remove timing chain cover (Refer to REMOVAL ).
Remove primary timing chain (Refer to REMOVAL ).
Remove crankshaft sprocket (Refer to REMOVAL ).
Remove oil pump (Refer to REMOVAL ).
Remove crankshaft rear oil seal retainer (Refer to REMOVAL ).
Remove structural windage tray (Fig 1).

Fig 1: Identifying Windage Tray
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Turn crankshaft until connecting rod cap to be removed is accessible.
NOTE: Connecting rod bearing caps are not interchangeable and should be marked before removing to ensure correct reassembly.

CAUTION: DO NOT use a number stamp or a punch to mark connecting rods. Damage to connecting rod could occur.
Mark connecting rod bearing cap positions using a permanent ink marker or scribe tool.
Remove connecting rod bearing caps. Use care to prevent damage to the crankshaft bearing surfaces.
CAUTION: Care should be taken not to damage the fractured rod and cap joint face surfaces or damage to the engine may occur.
Remove main bearing cap bolts and tie bolts (Fig 2).

Fig 2: Identifying Tie Bolts
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Remove main bearing caps (Fig 2).
CAUTION: When removing crankshaft, use care not to damage bearing surfaces on the crankshaft
Remove crankshaft from cylinder block (Fig 3).

Fig 3: Identifying Cylinder Block And Crankshaft
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