Crankshaft Pulley: Removal
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2005 Lincoln LS. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
CAUTION:
During engine repair procedures, cleanliness is extremely important. Any foreign material, including any material created while cleaning gasket surfaces that enters the oil passages, coolant passages or the oil pan, can cause engine failure.
- With the vehicle in NEUTRAL, position it on a hoist. For additional information, refer to JACKING & LIFTING .
- Disconnect the battery ground cable. For additional information, refer to BATTERY, MOUNTING AND CABLES .
- Remove the engine appearance cover and the noise suppressor (if detached).
- Remove the cooling fan assembly. For additional information, refer to ENGINE COOLING .
- Remove the accessory drive belt. For additional information, refer to ACCESSORY DRIVE .
- Remove the oil cooler. For additional information, refer to OIL COOLER in this article .
- Remove and discard the bolt and washer.
- Using the special tool, remove the crankshaft damper.
CAUTION:
The engine appearance cover is equipped with a noise suppressor. If the noise suppressor becomes separated from the engine appearance cover it must be positioned on the intake manifold prior to installing the engine appearance cover.
NOTE:
Hold the crankshaft pulley with the special tool while removing the bolt and washer.