300Tdi Engine: Remove Crankshaft and Main Bearings
ENGINE
OVERHAUL
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Crankshaft and main bearings - remove
1. Suitably identify each main bearing cap and its
fitted direction in crankcase.
2. Starting at number 3 main bearing cap and
working outwards, progressively slacken, then
remove bearing cap bolts. Keep bolts with their
respective main bearing caps.
3. Using the fingers only, rock each main bearing
cap until it is released from its retaining dowels.
CAUTION: Do not tap main bearing caps
sideways to release.
4. Remove and discard oil seals from number 5
main bearing cap.
5. Recover lower main bearing shells from
bearing caps.
6. Using assistance, remove crankshaft.
7. Recover grooved thrust washers and upper
main bearing shells.
CAUTION: Main bearing shells and thrust
washers must always be replaced.
8. Remove pistons and connecting rods.