REMOVAL




1. Remove the engine assembly (Refer to 9 - ENGINE - REMOVAL).
2. Mount engine on an engine stand.
3. Remove the oil filter.
4. Remove the oil pan and oil pick-up tube (Refer to 9 - ENGINE/LUBRICATION/OIL PAN - REMOVAL).
5. Remove the timing chain cover (Refer to 9 - ENGINE/VALVE TIMING/TIMING CHAIN COVER - REMOVAL).
6. Remove timing chain and sprockets (Refer to 9 - ENGINE/VALVE TIMING/TIMING CHAIN AND SPROCKETS - REMOVAL).
7. Remove crankshaft rear oil seal and retainer (Refer to 9 - ENGINE/ENGINE BLOCK/CRANKSHAFT OIL SEAL - REAR - REMOVAL).

NOTE: The 3.8L can have any number or combination of standard forged or cracked connecting rod caps. Do not mix or interchange the rod caps.


8. Rotate the crankshaft until connecting rod cap is accessible.
9. Paint mark or scribe the connecting rod cap position.
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.

NOTE: Install new cross bolt and washer assembly upon reassembly.


13. Remove the main bearing cap bolts
14. Remove the main bearing caps .
15. Remove the crankshaft from engine block .