2. Open the hood and locate the engine.
3. The crankshaft is located at the bottom of the engine, underneath the oil pan. It is a long, cylindrical object that runs from the front of the engine to the back.
4. The crankshaft is connected to the pistons by connecting rods. The pistons move up and down in the cylinders, and the connecting rods convert their motion into rotational motion of the crankshaft.
5. The crankshaft is also connected to the flywheel, which is a heavy metal disk that helps to keep the engine running smoothly.
6. To access the crankshaft, you may need to remove the oil pan and the timing belt cover.
