CRANKSHAFT
The crankshaft and related parts are shown in Fig. 87.
To perform the operations in this section, it will be necessary to remove the engine from the car and install it on a work stand.
Removal
1. Disconnect the spark plug wires at the spark plugs and remove the wires from the Ignition harness brackets on the valve rocker arm covers. Remove the distributor cap and spark plug wire assembly. Remove the spark plugs to allow easy rotation of the crankshaft.
2. Slide the water pump bypass hose clamp towards the water pump. Remove the generator and mounting bracket.
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3. Remove the crankshaft pulley from the crankshaft vibration damper. Remove the cap screw and washer from the end of the crankshaft. Install the puller on the crankshaft vibration damper (Fig. 58) and remove the damper.
4. Remove the cylinder front cover and water pump as an assembly.
5. Remove the crankshaft front oil slinger. Check the timing chain deflection, then remove the timing chain and sprockets by following procedure under Cylinder Front Cover and Timing Chain Removal.”
6. Invert the engine on the work stand. Remove the clutch pressure plate and disc (manual-shift trans-mission). Remove the flywheel. Remove the oil pan and gasket. Remove the oil pump.
7. Make sure all bearing caps (main and con-necting rod) are marked so that they can be
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