Crankshaft Front Seal: Installation

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2007 Ford Pickup and 2007 Ford Cab & Chassis. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

Lubricate the engine front cover and the crankshaft front seal inner lip with clean engine oil.

Fig 1: Lubricating Engine Front Cover And Crankshaft Front Seal Inner Lip
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Using the special tools, install a new crankshaft front seal.

Fig 2: Installing Crankshaft Front Seal Using Special Tools
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NOTE: If not secured within 4 minutes, the sealant must be removed and the sealing area cleaned with metal surface prep and silicone gasket remover. Follow the directions on the packaging. Allow to dry until there is no sign of wetness, or 4 minutes, whichever is longer. Failure to follow this procedure can cause future oil leakage.

Fig 3: 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 in the crankshaft pulley.
Using the special tool, install the crankshaft pulley.

Fig 4: Installing Crankshaft Pulley Using Special Tool
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Using a new crankshaft pulley bolt, install the bolt and washer and tighten the bolt in 4 stages.
- Stage 1: Tighten to 90 N.m (66 lb-ft).
- Stage 2: Loosen 360 degrees.
- Stage 3: Tighten to 50 N.m (37 lb-ft).
- Stage 4: Tighten an additional 90 degrees.
Fig 5: Tightening Crankshaft Pulley Bolt
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Rotate the tensioner clockwise and install the accessory drive belt.

Fig 6: Rotating Tensioner Clockwise And Installing Accessory Drive Belt
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Install the engine cooling fan shroud. For additional information, refer to ENGINE COOLING article.