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Crankshaft Pulley: Installation

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  1. Lubricate the crankshaft front seal inner lip with clean engine oil.
  2. Using the Front Cover Oil Seal Installer and Crankshaft Vibration Damper Installer, install the crankshaft pulley.
    NOTE: Lubricate the outside diameter sealing surfaces with clean engine oil.
    Fig 1: Installing Crankshaft Pulley Using Crankshaft Vibration Damper Installer
    G06062623Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  3. Using the Strap Wrench, install the crankshaft pulley washer and new bolt and tighten in 4 stages.
    • Stage 1: Tighten to 120 Nm (89 lb-ft).
    • Stage 2: Loosen one full turn.
    • Stage 3: Tighten to 50 Nm (37 lb-ft).
    • Stage 4: Tighten an additional 90 degrees.
    Fig 2: Locating Crankshaft Pulley Washer And Bolt
    G06269784Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  4. Install the accessory drive belt and the power steering belt. For additional information, refer to INSTALLATION .