i cant seem to figure out how i am suppose to loosin this screw called a jackscrew. i can access it through the hole in the side of the block after i take out the side main cap bolts. however, there doesnt seem to be a tool i have that will work to loosen them. any ideas? this is a 97 sohc engine.

 

y do need to take it out and what r u doing. I never new there was a such thing as a jackscrew

 

getting the crank polished, im doing a full rebuild. i got them out. it took an allen wrench it just doesnt look like it does

 

ok now that the caps are off, the rear main plate that covers the back of the block wont come off the back of the crank??? i assume the rear main seal is holding it. how do i get this off?

 

You need the correct size allen socket. then just loosen it up its only like 14 ft.lbs. I just took an allen wrench that fit and cut the L off and stuck it in a socket that fit and loosend it. I think craftsman has a set of long allen sockets, but I didnt have the set so I made my own.

edit: didn't read the last post. The plate is just tight It's got like a seal retainer or something, it'll come off with some force.

 

thanks for the help, i tapped it off with a small hammer and a rag to protect it.