John Deere — Remove Crankshaft
Repair & overhaul · Crankshaft, main bearings and flywheel
From a John Deere service manual — check it applies to your exact model before use.
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Before you start
- Crankshaft is very heavy. Plan a proper handling procedure to avoid injury.
Procedure
- Rotate crankshaft using JDE81-1 Flywheel Turning Tool until connecting rod caps can be removed easily.
- Remove all connecting rod caps with bearings.
- Remove No. 1 and 7 main bearing caps and bearings.
- Attach a lifting strap to crankshaft.
- Using proper lifting equipment, carefully raise crankshaft out of cylinder block.
- Clean crankshaft, especially oil passages, using solvent and compressed air.
- Put crankshaft on clean V-blocks.
Tools required
Tool links are Amazon searches (affiliate links); manufacturer special tools may only be available from a dealer.
Source: John Deere service manual. Steps and values are as documented; always cross-check against the official manual and any later revisions for your exact serial number before servicing.