Crankshaft Pulley: Installation

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2004 Ford Pickup, 2004 Ford F550 Super Duty, 2004 Ford F450 Super Duty, 2004 Ford Excursion, and 2004 Ford Cab & Chassis. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

NOTE: If not secured within four minutes, the sealant must be removed and the sealing area cleaned with metal surface prep and silicone gasket remover. Allow to dry until there is no sign of wetness, or four minutes, whichever is longer. Failure to follow this procedure can cause future oil leakage.

Fig 1: Applying Silicone Gasket And Sealant To Woodruff Key Slot In Crankshaft Pulley

Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.

Apply silicone gasket and sealant to the Woodruff key slot in the crankshaft pulley.
Use the special tool to install the crankshaft pulley.

Fig 2: Installing Crankshaft Pulley
Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
Tighten the crankshaft pulley bolt in four stages.
- Stage 1: Tighten to 90 Nm (66 lb-ft).
- Stage 2: Loosen 360 degrees.
- Stage 3: Tighten to 50 Nm (37 lb-ft).
- Stage 4: Tighten an additional 90 degrees.
  
  Fig 3: Installing Crankshaft Pulley Bolt
  Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
Lower the vehicle.
Install the drive belt.
Install the engine cooling fan and the fan shroud. Refer to ENGINE COOLING .