Figure 5-55. Crankshaft Removal

Figure 5-55. Crankshaft Removal

s. The cylinder sleeve may be removed by placing

d wooden block between the crankshaft and the

bottom of the cylinder sleeve and turning the

crankshaft, forcing the sleeve out. See figure 5-52.

After the cylinder sleeve has been lifted from its

seat, pull the sleeve up and out of engine block, as

Figure 5-56. Removing Valve Lifters

shown in figure 5-53.

t. Remove the main bearing caps one at a time,

and match mark each cap for proper position at

time of assembly. See figure 5-54.

u. Inspect bearings as they are removed for

abnormal conditions shown in figure 5-50.

v . Remove crankshaft by lifting upward out of

c r a n k c a s e , exercising care to prevent damage to

machined surfaces. See figure 5-55.

w. Carefully inspect crankshaft for wear, out of

round and rough areas on bearing surfaces.

x. Clean all oil passages and make sure they are

free of obstructions and foreign material.

y. Remove valve lifters one at a time, as shown in

figure 5-56, and mark for proper location so that

they may be reinstalled in the same position.

z. Inspect lifters for excessive wear and replace as

n e c e s s a r y . Refer to specifications of Table 5 to

Figure 5-57. Measuring Ring Gap

determine wear limits.

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