- Assumption: you mean remove/replace the crankshaft (major engine tear-down and rebuild) on a Jeep Grand Cherokee WH/WK — instructions below cover removal, inspection, and reinstall/replace steps at a high level with detailed tool descriptions and why/when parts must be replaced.

Safety and prerequisites
- Safety first: vehicle on level surface, battery disconnected, engine cool, good ventilation, safety glasses, nitrile gloves, steel-toe shoes, heavy-duty jack and rated jack stands, wheel chocks.
- Skill and time: this is advanced work (engine removal, precision measurement, reassembly to torque specs). Expect many hours and require attention to cleanliness and measurements. Use the factory service manual (FSM) for torque specs, sequences, and engine‑specific details.

Essential tools (basic and how to use them)
- 1/4", 3/8", and 1/2" drive ratchet sets with metric sockets (8–24 mm): standard hand tools to remove bolts and nuts. Use correct socket size; pull straight to avoid rounding fasteners. Use extensions and universal joints to reach awkward places.
- Combination wrench set (metric): for bolts where sockets won’t fit. Use box end for torqueing and open end for quick turning.
- Breaker bar (1/2" drive): long-handled bar to break loose very tight fasteners safely. Use smooth, steady force — avoid sudden jerks.
- Torque wrench (inch‑lb and ft‑lb ranges; 1/2" drive for main caps and head bolts): critical for final tightening to factory torque specs. Set the wrench to specified value, tighten smoothly to click (or readout).
- Torque angle gauge (if engine uses torque-to-angle bolts): used when bolts require an additional angle turn after initial torque. Attach to bolt and rotate exact degrees.
- Impact wrench (pneumatic or 12V): speeds removal of stubborn bolts; do not use it for final torquing — always finish with torque wrench.
- Socket extensions and universal joints: reach recessed fasteners around engine and transmission mating surfaces.
- Screwdriver set (flat and Phillips) and pry bars: remove clips, pry off components gently to avoid damage.
- Hammer (dead‑blow and small ball‑peen): dead‑blow for persuading components without damaging; ball‑peen for light tapping.
- Pullers (harmonic balancer/crank pulley puller): specialized puller to remove crank pulley/harmonic balancer without damaging crank snout. Center the puller and turn the forcing screw to pull the balancer straight off.
- Engine hoist (cherry picker) and engine stand: hoist lifts engine out of vehicle safely; engine stand holds engine securely for teardown and reassembly. Use rated chains, lift points in FSM.
- Floor jack and heavy-duty jack stands: support vehicle when removing subframe or lowering engine; never rely on a jack alone.
- Transmission jack or second hoist: to support and separate transmission if engine removal requires it.
- Shop manual or factory service manual (FSM): step-by-step procedures, torque specs, sequences, diagrams. Essential — use it.
- Plastigage and micrometer (or inside micrometer): plastigage for quick bearing clearance check; micrometer for measuring crank journal diameters. Clean journals, place strip, torque cap to spec, remove cap and measure plastigage width on chart to get clearance.
- Dial bore gauge and micrometers: for measuring main bearing bores and crank journals accurately. Use these to decide if crank journals or bores are out-of-spec (requires machining).
- Feeler gauges and dial indicator with magnetic base: check crankshaft endplay (axial clearance). Place dial indicator on snout and pry crank to measure movement; compare to spec.
- Piston ring compressor and ring installer tools (if removing pistons): compress rings evenly to reinstall pistons into bores.
- Engine assembly lube and engine oil: assembly lube for bearings during first startup; oil to prime the engine.
- RTV sealant and full gasket set (engine gasket set): for reassembly; use specified sealants at required surfaces.
- Seal puller and installer (rear main and front seals): remove old seals cleanly and press new seals squarely without distorting lip.
- Bearing driver and press or arbor press: for pressing in bearings, seals, or if crank requires removal of pressed components.
- Shop clean rags, brake cleaner/solvent, parts trays, ziplock bags, labels, camera/phone: keep bolts labeled and parts organized; photograph everything for reference.
- Safety gear: eye protection, gloves, respirator if using solvents, ear protection.

Specialty tools and why they are required
- Harmonic balancer puller/installer: harmonic balancer is pressed onto crank snout; puller removes it without damage; installer presses it straight on.
- Engine hoist and engine stand: you cannot safely remove and rebuild a crankshaft with engine in place on many vehicles — hoist and stand required.
- Dial bore gauge and micrometer set: to determine if crank journals or mains are worn beyond spec — necessary to decide between machining vs. replacement.
- Plastigage: low‑cost way to quickly verify bearing clearances during reassembly.
- Torque angle gauge: required if bolts are torque-to-yield; using angle ensures correct clamp force.
- Flywheel/flexplate holding tool or impact: when removing/torquing crank bolts.
- Crankshaft bolt socket (often lug hex and specific depth): some crank bolts require special deep sockets to remove without damaging threads.

Parts commonly replaced and why
- Main and rod bearings: always replace when crank removed — bearings wear, and reusing risks engine failure.
- Rear main seal and front seal / timing cover seal: seals are disturbed during crank removal; replace to prevent leaks.
- Crankshaft (only if damaged): inspect journals for scoring, heat damage, or cracks. If journals are scored beyond allowable limits or cracked, crank must be machined (grinding and undersized bearings) or replaced.
- Harmonic balancer/damper: rubber inside damper can degrade; replace if torn or wobbling to protect crank from torsional vibration.
- Oil pump: recommended to replace or inspect; a worn pump reduces oil pressure and can kill a rebuilt engine.
- Timing chain/gear set and tensioners (if applicable): if timing components are removed or old/worn, replace to avoid future failure and to ensure correct timing.
- Head gaskets and intake manifold gaskets (if removed): always replace when disturbed.
- Fasteners: some bolts are torque-to-yield (single‑use) — replace as specified in FSM (commonly head bolts, some main bolts).
- Flywheel or flexplate: inspect for heat spots or cracks; replace as needed.
- Oil pan gasket and seals: replace during reassembly.

High-level removal and inspection steps (bulleted workflow — follow FSM for model-specific steps and sequences)
- Drain engine oil and coolant; remove battery and label/secure wiring harnesses away from work area.
- Remove intake components, airbox, accessory belts, alternator, A/C compressor (support and don’t discharge A/C), power steering pump (support), and other accessories attached to block.
- Remove radiator, fan shroud, and any components blocking engine removal (may include subframe or crossmember depending on engine/transmission configuration).
- Support transmission with a jack; disconnect starter, torque converter bolts (or clutch components), and transmission-to-engine bolts; separate transmission from engine and move aside as required by FSM.
- Label and disconnect all hoses, lines, and electrical connectors from the engine; take photos for reference.
- Install engine hoist chain to specified lift points; remove engine mounts and carefully lift engine out of vehicle using hoist and lowering/transmission support as instructed in FSM.
- Mount engine to engine stand; begin teardown: remove valve covers, intake, exhaust manifolds, oil pan, timing cover, harmonic balancer, timing components, oil pump if required.
- Remove main caps in reverse of torque sequence (FM states sequence) and lift out crankshaft carefully; keep caps in orientation—mark them and caps and journals to maintain alignment if reusing block without machining.
- Inspect crank journals and bearing surfaces for scoring, wear, pitting, discoloration, or cracks. Measure journal diameters with micrometer and main bores with bore gauge; compare to FSM tolerances.
- Measure bearing clearances with plastigage or calculate using journal and bearing sizes; measure crank endplay with dial indicator.
- Decide replacement path:
- If journals are within tolerances and bearings show only normal wear: replace bearings, seals, and reassemble.
- If journals are worn slightly beyond spec: crank may be reground and undersized bearings used (requires machine shop).
- If cracked or badly scored: replace crankshaft.
- If mains are worn/oval: block machining (line bore) may be required.
- Clean all components thoroughly; remove old gasket material; inspect connecting rods, pistons, and block for damage.

Reinstallation and assembly steps (high‑level)
- If crank is replaced or reground, ensure journal sizes match bearings you’ll use. Clean oil passages thoroughly.
- Install main bearings and caps with assembly lube; seat caps finger-tight and torque in correct sequence to the FSM value using torque wrench; if torque-to-angle bolts are used, follow angle procedure.
- Check main bearing clearances with plastigage on first assembly or use micrometers if regrinding and machine-checked tolerances were provided.
- Check crank endplay with dial indicator and compare to spec; if out of tolerance, corrective action (thrust bearing replacement or machining) required.
- Install pistons/rods (if removed) with new rod bearings and torque rod bolts to spec; check rod side clearance and ring orientation.
- Reinstall oil pump, timing chain/gears, timing cover, harmonic balancer (use installer), and front/rear seals (use installer tool to avoid damage).
- Prime the oiling system before initial start (manual priming or using an oil pump priming tool) to get oil pressure quickly and avoid dry-start bearing damage.
- Reinstall engine into vehicle, reconnect transmission, torque mounts and bolts per FSM, reconnect all hoses and wiring, refill fluids.
- Start engine and monitor oil pressure, leaks, and unusual noises. Run initial break-in procedure if bearings/pistons are new.

Precision checks and measurements you must perform
- Bearing clearance (plastigage or calibrated micrometer measurements).
- Crank journal diameters and main bore roundness/size.
- Crankshaft endplay.
- Torque sequences and actual torque values for all critical fasteners per FSM.

Common beginner pitfalls and short tips
- Never reuse main/rod bearings or seals — low cost, high risk if reused.
- Keep everything clean — tiny grit will ruin bearings fast.
- Label every bolt and component; take many photos.
- Replace fasteners specified as single‑use (T‑Y bolts) — refer to FSM.
- If you lack dial bore gauge/micrometers or access to a machine shop, don’t guess — take crank/block to a reputable machine shop for measurement and possible grinding/line boring.
- Do not start engine until oil is primed and all torque specs/angles are verified.

When to get a pro or a machine shop
- If journals require grinding or block line-boring — machine shop required.
- If you don’t have dial bore gauges, micrometers, or experience measuring tolerances — get measurements done professionally.
- If you lack an engine hoist, stand, or secure workspace — this job is unsafe to attempt.

Quick checklist of parts to buy before starting (minimize trips)
- Full engine gasket set
- Main and rod bearing set (correct size for your crank)
- Rear main seal and front main seal
- Harmonic balancer (if worn), crank bolt (if single-use)
- Oil pump (recommended)
- Timing chain/gear/tensioner kit (if timing components removed or old)
- Oil and filter, coolant, RTV sealant, assembly lube
- Any torque-to-yield bolts called out in FSM

Final note (concise): this is a major engine rebuild-level job requiring precise measurement tools and an engine hoist/stand. If you do not have the measurement tools or access to a machine shop, do not attempt to guess clearances — replacing or machining a crank improperly will cause catastrophic engine failure. Follow the factory service manual to the letter.


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