Crankshaft Pulley: Removal

All vehicles 

1. With the vehicle in NEUTRAL, position it on a hoist. For additional information, refer to JACKING AND LIFTING article.
2. Disconnect the LH and RH battery ground cable(s). For additional information, refer to BATTERY, MOUNTING AND CABLES article.
3. Remove the cooling fan stator. For additional information, refer to ENGINE COOLING article.
4. Remove the accessory drive belt.
Fig 1: Locating Accessory Drive Belt
Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.

Vehicles with A/C 

5. Remove the A/C drive belt.
   • Remove the belt from the bottom of the A/C clutch pulley, then remove it from the crankshaft pulley.
Fig 2: Locating Belt From Bottom Of A/C Clutch Pulley
Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.

All vehicles 

6. Check the crankshaft vibration damper runout.
   • Remove the paint from the face of the crankshaft vibration damper at 4 points, 90 degrees apart.
   • Attach the Dial Indicator Gauge with Holding Fixture to the cylinder block. Position the Dial Indicator Gauge with Holding Fixture on one of the unpainted surfaces.
   • Using a suitable tool, pry the crankshaft forward. Zero the Dial Indicator.
   NOTE: Pry the crankshaft forward only to eliminate possible error caused by crankshaft end play.
   • Rotate the crankshaft 90 degrees. Pry the crankshaft forward. Record the measurement. Repeat at each unpainted surface.
     • If the runout exceeds specification, install a new crankshaft vibration damper.
Fig 3: Attaching Dial Indicator Gauge With Holding Fixture To Cylinder Block
Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
WARNING: Support the vibration damper during mounting bolt removal. The damper can slide off the nose of the crankshaft. Failure to follow this instruction may result in serious personal injury.
7. Remove the 4 bolts and the crankshaft vibration damper.
   • Discard the bolts.