3.5L Crankshaft Removal

The rod will also be replaced. I was just wondering if the crank could be removed without removing the engine since the work is being done by a local garage and of course time is money. The mechanic says the engine does have to be removed but then again he said my Chrysler

And you are using him because?......

just because the book says one thing doesn't mean it has to be done that way, I have not had to replace one yet, but seems to me if it needs rods, I would have pulled the engine.

My opinion only

Glenn Beasley Chrysler Tech

I can't think of any way to remove the torque convertor drive plate from the crank without pulling the engine that isn't more trouble than pulling the engine. Pull the engine. For the amount of work that will likely have to be done (probably needs a new connecting rod and therefore a re-balance), its the only way to go.