How is the Crankshaft Removed from an Engine on 2008 Dodge Dakota?

To take out the crankshaft, the engine must be removed from the vehicle, then the oil pump. Avoid prizing the oil pan gasket. Remove bedplate bolts, noting location of stud bolts. Disconnect connecting rods, carefully handle the bedplate and use pry points to remove it. Finally, take the crankshaft out leaving no damaged bearing surfaces.

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2008 Dodge Dakota Crankshaft Part Number: 53020959AB
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Product Specifications
- Other Name: Crankshft; Crankshaft See Note
- Item Weight: 48.20 Pounds
- Item Dimensions: 28.4 x 10.1 x 8.8 inches
- Condition: New
- Fitment Type: Direct Replacement
- SKU: 53020959AB
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by Mopar's factory warranty.
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Fits the following 2008 Dodge Dakota Submodels:
- Base, Big Horn, Laramie, Lone Star, SLT, SLT Plus, ST, SXT, Sport, Sport Plus, TRX, TRX4 | 6 Cyl 3.7 L GAS
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2008 Dodge Dakota Crankshaft Part Number: 53022286AA
Product Specifications
- Other Name: Crankshft; Crankshaft See Note
- Item Weight: 55.10 Pounds
- Item Dimensions: 29.6 x 8.6 x 8.2 inches
- Condition: New
- Fitment Type: Direct Replacement
- SKU: 53022286AA
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by Mopar's factory warranty.
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Fits the following 2008 Dodge Dakota Submodels:
- Big Horn, Laramie, Lone Star, SLT, SXT, Sport, TRX, TRX4 | 8 Cyl 4.7 L FLEX

2008 Dodge Dakota Crankshaft Parts and Q&A

Q: How is the Crankshaft Removed from an Engine on 2008 Dodge Dakota?
A: To take out the crankshaft, the engine must be removed from the vehicle, then the oil pump. Avoid prizing the oil pan gasket. Remove bedplate bolts, noting location of stud bolts. Disconnect connecting rods, carefully handle the bedplate and use pry points to remove it. Finally, take the crankshaft out leaving no damaged bearing surfaces.