[RESOLVED] 6 bolt thrust bearing cap removal.

[tkelly27]

I know step one is remove the bolts, step two is? I tried hitting it with a rubber hammer like the other two, but no luck. Anyone have any techniques? Engine is in the car attatched to the transmission, so anything requiring using the crank as leverage won't work.

*edit* I got it finally. It's a lot like removing the cam caps, pop one side with the rubber mallet while pulling down on the other side. Takes some patience. For reference the other ones go the same way, but coming out is a lot easier because of the thing that connects them.

 

[TOONAH]

I always use a very small hammer and lightly tap them from side to side. Step three of course is to mark them so that they go back into the same location. Assuming that you are taking all the caps off of course. Is your crankshaft end play out of spec? Greater than .015"? Might as well check all the main bearings while you are in there.