Important: Check the crankshaft bearing caps for location markings. Mark the caps,
if necessary. Return the crankshaft bearing caps to their original locations
during assembly.
Remove the crankshaft bearing cap bolts.
Remove the crankshaft bearing caps.
Remove the crankshaft
by lifting the crankshaft straight up, in order to avoid
damage to the crankshaft journals and the thrust flange surfaces.
Remove the crankshaft
bearing inserts. If reusing the bearing inserts, place
them in a rack in order to return the bearing inserts to the original location
during assembly.