For 1990-2009 cars only
- Remove the 8 mm bolts (2).
- Remove the 10 mm bolts (1) in the proper sequence.
- Carefully pry the lower crankcase apart from the cylinder block using a screwdriver.
- Carefully remove the lower crankcase with the lower bearing inserts.
- Remove the crankshaft (1) from the cylinder block.
- Remove the bearing inserts from the block.
Important: Do not gouge the sealing surfaces of the two halves of the cylinder block during disassembly.
Notice: Remove the crankshaft carefully in order to avoid damaging the crankshaft journals, the rod, the main bearing inserts, or the connecting rods.
