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Crankshaft Pulley: Installation

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    NOTE: Do not reuse the crankshaft pulley bolt.
    NOTE: Apply clean engine oil on the seal area before installing.
    Fig 1: Installing Crankshaft Pulley
    G03273565Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  1. Install the crankshaft pulley and hand-tighten the bolt.
    2. CAUTION: Only hand -tighten the bolt or damage to the front cover can occur.
    NOTE: This step will correctly align the crankshaft pulley to the crankshaft.
  2. Install a standard 6 mm (0.23 in) x 18 mm (0.7 in) bolt through the crankshaft pulley and thread it into the front cover.
    • Rotate the crankshaft pulley as necessary to align the bolt holes.
      Fig 2: Rotating Crankshaft Pulley To Align Bolt Holes
      G03273566Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
    3. CAUTION: Failure to hold the crankshaft pulley in place during bolt tightening can cause damage to the engine front cover.
  3. Using the special tools to hold the crankshaft pulley in place, tighten the crankshaft pulley bolt in two stages.
    • Stage 1: Tighten to 100 N.m (74 lb-ft).
    • Stage 2: Rotate an additional 90 degrees (1/4 turn).
      Fig 3: Tightening Crankshaft Pulley Bolt
      G03273567Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  4. Remove the special tools.
    Fig 4: Removing Special Tool From Crankshaft Pulley
    G03273568Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  5. Remove the 6 mm (0.23 in) x 18 mm (0.7 in) bolt.
    Fig 5: Removing Bolt From Crankshaft Pulley
    G03273569Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  6. Remove the special tool.
    Fig 6: Removing Special Tool From Plug Hole
    G03273570Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  7. Remove the special tool.
    Fig 7: Removing Special Tool From Camshafts
    G03273571Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
    8. NOTE: Only turn the engine in the normal direction of rotation.
  8. Turn the engine two complete revolutions.
    9. NOTE: Only turn the engine in the normal direction of rotation.
  9. Turn the engine until the No. 1 piston is at TDC.
  10. Install the special tool.
    Fig 8: Installing Special Tool In Plug Hole
    G03273572Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
    11. CAUTION: Only hand -tighten the bolt or damage to the front cover can occur.
  11. Using the 6 mm (0.23 in) x 18 mm (0.7 in) bolt, check the position of the crankshaft pulley.
    • If it is not possible to install the 6 mm (0.23 in) x 18 mm (0.7 in) bolt, correct the engine timing.
      Fig 9: Checking Position Of Crankshaft Pulley
      G03273573Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  12. Using the special tool, check the position of the camshafts.
    • If it is not possible to install the special tool, correct the engine timing.
      Fig 10: Checking Position Of Camshafts
      G03273574Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  13. Remove the special tool.
    Fig 11: Removing Special Tool From Camshafts
    G03273575Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  14. Remove the 6 mm (0.23 in) x 18 mm (0.7 in) bolt.
    Fig 12: Removing Bolt From Crankshaft Pulley
    G03273576Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  15. Remove the special tool.
    Fig 13: Removing Special Tool From Plug Hole
    G03273577Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  16. Install the plug bolt.
    Fig 14: Installing Plug Bolt
    G03273578Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  17. Install the valve cover. For additional information, refer to VALVE COVER .
  18. Install the accessory drive belt. For additional information, refer to SPECIFICATIONS & DRIVE BELT ROUTING .
  19. Install the fan and shroud. For additional information, refer to ENGINE COOLING .
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