New Yorker V6-3.5L VIN F (1994)
Crankshaft: Service and Repair
Removal and Installation
Removal
1. Remove engine from vehicle.
2. Drain engine oil.
3. Remove oil pan
4. Remove oil pick-up tube.
5. Remove idler pulley for accessory drive belt.
6. Remove lower timing belt cover.
7. Remove main timing belt cover.
8. Remove left side timing belt cover.
9. Remove crankshaft damper.
10. Remove timing belt tensioner and timing belt.
11. Remove crankshaft sprocket.
12. Tap dowel pin out of crankshaft.
13. Remove oil pump assembly.
14. Remove rear crankshaft oil seal retainer.
15. Remove connecting rod bearing caps. Connecting rod bearing caps are not interchangeable and should be marked at removal to insure correct
assembly.
16. Remove main bearing caps. Main bearing caps are not interchangeable and should be marked at removal to insure correct assembly.
17. Remove Crankshaft.
Installation
NOTE: Upper and lower bearing halves are NOT interchangeable. Lower main bearing halves of 1, 2, 3 and 4 are interchangeable. Upper main bearing
halves of 1, 3 and 4 are interchangeable.
1. Install Crankshaft.
2. Install each main cap and tighten bolts finger tight.