A: The crankshaft is located within the engine block. More often than not, it can be found in the timing cover or at the bottom of the engine, where it’s held in place by bearings that allow it to rotate. It is connected to the pistons.
The crankshaft is the component responsible for converting the vertical movement of the pistons into the rotational motion that powers the vehicle. It is a rotating shaft that is connected to the pistons by rods, allowing it to turn the wheels. The crankshaft works together in tandem with the camshaft to allow the engine to “breathe” by operating the intake and exhaust valves of each cylinder.
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