Avenger V6-2.7L Flex Fuel (2009)
Crankshaft: Removal and Replacement
Crankshaft - Removal
REMOVAL
1. Drain engine oil and remove oil filter See: Engine Lubrication/Engine Oil/Service and Repair
2. Remove engine from vehicle See: Service and Repair/Removal and Replacement/Engine - Removal.
3. Mount engine on an engine stand.
4. Remove oil pan and oil pick-up tube See: Engine Lubrication/Oil Pan/Service and Repair/Engine Oil Pan - Removal.
5. Remove idler pulley bracket for accessory drive belt.
6. Remove upper intake manifold See: Intake Manifold/Service and Repair/Removal and Replacement/Intake Manifold - Removal.
7. Remove cylinder head covers See: Cylinder Head Assembly/Valve Cover/Service and Repair/Cylinder Head Cover(s) - Removal.
8. Remove timing chain cover See: Timing Components/Timing Cover/Service and Repair/Engine Timing Cover(s) - Removal.
9. Remove primary timing chain See: Timing Components/Timing Chain/Service and Repair/Timing Chain & Sprockets - Removal.
10. Remove crankshaft sprocket See: Timing Components/Timing Chain/Service and Repair/Timing Chain & Sprockets - Removal.
11. Remove oil pump See: Engine Lubrication/Oil Pump/Service and Repair/Removal and Replacement
12. Remove crankshaft rear oil seal retainer (2) See: Seals and Gaskets/Crankshaft Main Bearing Seal/Service and Repair/Rear Crankshaft Oil Seal -
Removal.