Grand Caravan V6-3.3L Flex Fuel (2008)
Crankshaft: Removal and Replacement
Crankshaft - Removal
REMOVAL
1. Remove the engine assemblySee: Service and Repair/Removal and Replacement/Engine - Removal.
2. Mount engine on an engine stand.
3. Remove the oil filter.
4. Remove the oil pan and oil pick-up tubeSee: Engine Lubrication/Oil Pan/Service and Repair/Removal and Replacement/Engine Oil Pan - Removal
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5. Remove the timing chain coverSee: Timing Components/Timing Cover/Service and Repair/Timing Cover - Removal.
6. Remove timing chain and sprocketsSee: Timing Components/Timing Chain/Service and Repair/Timing Chain & Sprockets - Removal.
7. Remove crankshaft rear oil seal and retainerSee: Crankshaft Seal Retainer/Service and Repair/Crankshaft Rear Oil Seal Retainer - Removal.
8. Rotate the crankshaft until connecting rod cap is accessible.
9. Paint mark or scribe the connecting rod cap position (1).
10. Remove connecting rod bearing cap. Use care to prevent damage to the crankshaft bearing surfaces.
11. Repeat removal procedure for each connecting rod cap.
12. Remove and discard the main bearing cross bolts and washers (8).
NOTE: Install new cross bolt and washer assembly (8) upon reassembly.
13. Remove the main bearing cap bolts (4).