
4.8 Crankshaft and Connecting Rods
The connecting rods are an integral assembly of the pressed-together crankshaft. The
crank assembly can be repaired if necessary, but if there are any significant problems,
such as a loose rod lower end, it will probably be more economical to replace the
assembly than repair it. If the crank assembly is repaired, the piston pins may also have
to be replaced with pins of the correct color size grouping.
NOTE: A crankshaft that is merely out of alignment can be straightened, but a crank
with damaged bearings or bent connecting rods can be expensive to repair. Before
expending labor to repair a crankshaft, consider the price of a new
crankshaft/connecting rod assembly ("crank mechanism, part #6601026, assembly"),
which comes complete with connecting rods and piston pins.
CAUTION: Do not attempt to remove the crankshaft unless there is some
indication the crankshaft or connecting rods need further inspection, measuring
or repair.
The following troubles in the engine indicate crankshaft problems:
1. Abnormal rattling, squeaking or knocking in the main bearings or connecting rod big
ends.
2. Bent connecting rods or excessively worn small end bushings.
3. Obvious play in rod lower ends.
Removing and Reinstalling the Crankshaft
(Engine out of frame; transmission, clutch, flywheel, camshaft, cylinders, pistons, and oil
pump removed.)
Required tools are:
•
Puller 345-339-3 for removing the timing drive gear and pulling the bearing from the
crankshaft rear journal
•
Tool 345-042-3 for removing the bearing rear housing
•
Mandrel 345-334-3 for pressing-off the front bearing
•
Ring 345-335-3 used with the mandrel for pressing-off the front bearing
•
Tool 345-031 for pulling the crankshaft into the front bearing
•
Tool 139-135 for pressing the bearing into the front housing
To remove the crankshaft:
1. Unbend the lock washer of the bolt fastening the timing drive gear, turn off the bolt,
remove the drive gear with the help of puller 345-339-3 and remove the drive gear
key.
2. Turn off the bolts and remove the rear housing making use of removing tool 345-042-
3. Turn off the bolts and take off the front housing cap.
4. Press the crankshaft front end out of the crankcase with the help of a press (while
supporting the rear end of the crankshaft).
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