Crankshaft Pulley: Installation

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2005 Mercury Mountaineer and 2005 Ford Explorer. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

NOTE: If the crankshaft pulley is not installed within 4 minutes, the sealant must be removed and the sealing area cleaned. Use silicone gasket remover and metal surface prep. Follow the directions on the packaging. Failure to follow this procedure can cause future oil leakage.

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

Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.

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

Fig 2: Installing Crankshaft Pulley Using Special Tool
Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
Install the bolt and washer. Using the special tool to hold the crankshaft pulley, tighten the bolt in 4 stages:
- Stage 1: Tighten the bolt to 90 Nm (66 lb-ft).
- Stage 2: Loosen the bolt 1 full turn.
- Stage 3: Tighten the bolt to 50 Nm (37 lb-ft).
- Stage 4: Tighten the bolt an additional 90 degrees without exceeding 200 Nm (148 lb-ft).
  
  Fig 3: Holding Crankshaft Pulley
  Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
Rotate the tensioner clockwise and install the drive belt.

Fig 4: Rotating Accessory Drive Belt Tensioner Clockwise
Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
Install the engine cooling fan and shroud. For additional information, refer to ENGINE COOLING .