Dodge Workshop Service and Repair Manuals

Crankshaft: Removal and Replacement

Crankshaft - Removal

REMOVAL

1. Remove engine from vehicle See: Service and Repair/Removal and Replacement/Engine - Removal.
2. Remove oil pan See: Engine Lubrication/Oil Pan/Service and Repair/Engine Oil Pan - Removal.
3. Remove oil pickup tube (1) and windage tray (3).
4. Remove front timing belt cover See: Timing Components/Timing Cover/Service and Repair/Timing Cover - Removal.
5. Remove timing belt and tensioner See: Timing Components/Timing Belt/Service and Repair/Removal and Replacement/Timing Belt & Sprockets

- Removal.

6. Remove crankshaft sprocket See: Timing Components/Timing Belt/Service and Repair/Removal and Replacement/Timing Belt & Sprockets -

Removal.

7. Tap dowel pin out of crankshaft.
8. Remove oil pump assembly See: Engine Lubrication/Oil Pump/Service and Repair/Removal and Replacement/Engine Oil Pump - Removal.