Concorde V6-3.2L VIN J (2000)
Crankshaft: Removal and Replacement
REMOVAL
1. Remove engine from vehicle. Refer to Engine, Service and Repair, Removal and Installation.
2. Remove oil pan.
3. Remove oil pickup tube.
4. Remove crankshaft damper.
5. Remove idler pulley for accessory drive belt.
6. Remove front lower timing belt cover.
7. Remove front main timing belt cover.
8. Remove front left side timing belt cover.
9. Remove timing belt tensioner and timing belt.
10. Remove crankshaft sprocket. Refer to Timing Cover Removal and Installation for procedure.
11. Tap dowel pin out of crankshaft. Refer to Crankshaft Gear/Sprocket, Service and Repair for procedure.
12. Remove oil pump assembly.
13. Remove rear crankshaft oil seal retainer.
Fig. 69
14. Remove connecting rod bearing caps. Connecting rod bearing caps are not interchangeable and should be marked before removal to insure correct
assembly (Fig. 69).
Fig. 70
15. Remove main bearing caps. Main bearing caps are not interchangeable and are marked to insure correct assembly (Fig. 70).
16. Remove Crankshaft.
NOTE: Before installing Crankshaft refer to Engine, Service and Repair, Service Procedures, Fitting Main Bearings and Installation of
Connecting Rod Bearings.
INSTALLATION