Crankshaft Pulley: Installation

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2003 Ford Pickup, 2003 Ford Excursion, and 2003 Ford Cab & Chassis. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

NOTE: If not secured within four minutes, sealant must be removed and the sealing area cleaned. To clean the sealing area, follow the directions provided on the packaging of the silicone gasket remover and the metal surface prep. Failure to follow this procedure can cause future oil leakage.

Fig 1: Applying Silicone Gasket And Sealant To Woodruff Key Slot On Crankshaft Pulley

Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.

Apply silicone gasket and sealant to the Woodruff key slot on the crankshaft pulley.
Use the special tool to install the crankshaft pulley.

Fig 2: Installing Crankshaft Pulley Using special tool
Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
Install a new crankshaft pulley bolt and tighten the bolt in four stages.
- Stage 1: Tighten to 90 N.m (66 lb-ft).
- Stage 2: Loosen the bolt.
- Stage 3: Tighten to 50 N.m (37 lb-ft).
- Stage 4: Tighten an additional 90 degrees.
Fig 3: Installing Crankshaft Pulley Bolt
Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
Lower the vehicle.
Install the drive belt. Refer to ACCESSORY DRIVE .
Install the engine cooling fan and the fan shroud. Refer to ENGINE COOLING .