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For 1990-2009 cars only

    Object Number: 947505  Size: SH
  1. Remove the 4 lower crankcase perimeter retaining bolts along the right side of the engine.

  2. Object Number: 947530  Size: SH
  3. Remove the 4 lower crankcase perimeter retaining bolts along the left side of the engine.

  4. Object Number: 1510043  Size: SH
  5. Remove the main bearing bolts. Note the location of the single stud-end bolt (1) used to attach the oil pump pipe and screen assembly support bracket.

  6. Object Number: 1510044  Size: SH
  7. Remove the oil manifold plate bolts.

  8. Object Number: 1510045  Size: SH
  9. Remove the oil manifold and oil scraper plate assembly.

  10. Object Number: 947572  Size: SH

    Notice: Use a plastic pry tool when prying case halves apart to prevent damage to the Upper and Lower Crankcase surface. Do not continue to push the pry tool in the crankcase as the Upper and Lower Crankcase halves separate. This may damage the sealing surface.

  11. Working on either side of the lower crankcase, separate the crankcase halves by alternately prying in the grooves provided until the lower crankcase is free of the dowel pins.

  12. Object Number: 947585  Size: SH
  13. Remove the lower crankcase.

  14. Object Number: 947594  Size: SH
  15. If equipped, remove and discard the upper-to-lower crankcase seals.