Crankshaft Pulley: Installation

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2010 Mercury Mariner and 2010 Ford Escape. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

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

NOTE: Clean the keyway and slot using metal surface prep before applying silicone gasket and sealant.

NOTE: The crankshaft pulley must be installed and the bolt tightened within 4 minutes of applying the silicone gasket and sealant.

Fig 1: Locating Silicone Gasket And Sealant Area

Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.

Apply silicone gasket and sealant to the end of the keyway slot.

NOTE: Lubricate the outside diameter sealing surface with clean engine oil.

Fig 2: Installing Crankshaft Pulley Using Crankshaft Vibration Damper Installer

Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.

Using the Crankshaft Vibration Damper Installer, install the crankshaft pulley.
Install the bolt and washer. Tighten the bolt 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.
Install the accessory drive belt. For additional information, refer to ACCESSORY DRIVE BELT .