XC90 AWD V8-4.4L VIN 85 B8444S (2005)
Separating the intermediate section/cylinder block
Caution! Ensure that the bearing covers are not mixed up. Also not the position of the upper half of the axial bearing for the direction of
rotation of the crankshaft. The crankshaft must not rotate!
Carefully pry apart the intermediate part/engine block so that a clearance approx. 6-8 mm is obtained.
Then carefully tap off the intermediate section using a rubber mallet.
Lift out the intermediate section.
Ensure that the bearing covers for the intermediate section come with it.
Note! The bearing covers for the different bearing recesses are not interchangeable.
Ensure that the screws for the flywheel and carrier plate, which were installed earlier, are properly tightened.
Lift them and the front of the crankshaft.
Carefully lift the crankshaft straight up.
Remove the remaining bearing halves.
Cleaning
Clean the gasket plane on the engine block, intermediate section and oil sump.
Use a razor blade or a gasket scraper