Service manual

4. Use the J 5239 in order to protect the crankshaft
journals and remove the connecting rod and the
piston out of the top of the engine block.
Important: Always assemble the connecting rod caps
to the matching connecting rods.
5. Remove the connecting rod bearings.
• Keep the connecting rod bearings with the
original connecting rod and connecting rod cap.
• Wipe the oil from the connecting bearings.
• Wipe the oil from the crankpins.
Crankshaft Rear Oil Seal and Housing
Removal
SIE-ID = 24222
1. Remove the crankshaft rear oil seal from the
crankshaft rear oil seal housing.
Insert a suitable tool into the access notches and
then carefully pry the crankshaft rear oil seal
from the crankshaft rear oil seal housing.
2. Discard the crankshaft rear oil seal.
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Engine Engine Mechanical - 5.0L and 5.7L 6-37
2002 - Unit Repair (May 25, 2001)