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For 1990-2009 cars only
Makes 🢒 Holden 🢒 2008 🢒 WM Sedan 🢒 Engine 🢒 Engine Mechanical - 2.8L, 3.0L, 3.2L, or 3.6L 🢒 Crankshaft and Bearing Removal

Tools Required
    • J 41818 Crankshaft Bearing Cap Remover.
    • J 6125-1B Slide Hammer with Adapter.

Crankshaft Removal

    Object Number: 1958898 Size: SH
  1. Remove the crankshaft bearing cap side bolts (3).
  2. Remove the crankshaft bearing cap outer bolts  (1).
  3. Remove the crankshaft bearing cap inner bolts (2).

    4. Object Number: 1958903 Size: SH
  4. Install the J 41818  (2) to the inner bolt holes of the crankshaft bearing cap (3).

    5. Notice: Refer to Fastener Notice in the Preface section.

  5. Tighten the J 41818 nuts (1).

    6. Tighten
    Tighten the nuts to 11 N·m (97 lb in).

  6. Install the J 6125-1B  (4) onto the J 41818  (2).
  7. Remove the crankshaft bearing cap

    8. Object Number: 1958904 Size: SH

    Important: Lift the crankshaft (1) straight up evenly to remove from the cylinder block (2).

  8. Remove the crankshaft (1).
  9. Place the crankshaft in a secure place.

    10. Object Number: 1958906 Size: SH
  10. Remove the crankshaft sprocket drive pin (1) from the nose of the crankshaft (2), if required.
  11. Prepare a piece of cardboard or equivalent, numbered 1-4 for bearing identification. Main bearing journals are numbered from the front of the cylinder block.

    12. Object Number: 1958908 Size: SH
  12. Remove the crankshaft upper bearing halves from the cylinder block. Note the position of the thrust bearing (1) at the number 3 journal (2).
  13. Place the crankshaft upper bearing halves on the cardboard in the correct positions. Note that the number 3 bearing is the thrust bearing.

    14. Object Number: 1958910 Size: SH
  14. Remove the crankshaft lower bearing halves (2) from the crankshaft bearing caps (1).
  15. Place the crankshaft lower bearing halves (2) in the correct positions on the cardboard.