Crankshaft Pulley: Installation

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2003 Mercury Sable and 2003 Ford Taurus. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

NOTE: If the crankshaft damper is not secured within four minutes, the sealant must be removed and the sealing area cleaned with metal surface cleaner. Allow to dry until there is no sign of wetness or four minutes, whichever is longer. Failure to follow this procedure can cause future oil leakage.

Fig 1: Identifying Crankshaft Damper

Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.

Install the crankshaft damper.
- Coat the sealing surfaces of the crankshaft damper with clean engine oil.
- Coat the crankshaft damper keyway with silicone gasket and sealant.
- Install the crankshaft damper.
Install the crankshaft damper bolt and the washer.

Fig 2: Identifying Crankshaft Damper Bolt And Washer
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Install and connect the crankshaft position (CKP) sensor.

Fig 3: Identifying Crankshaft Position (CKP) Sensor
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Install the crankshaft pulley.

Fig 4: Identifying Crankshaft Pulley
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Install the splash shield. For additional information, refer to FRONT END BODY PANELS .
Install the RH front wheel.
Lower the vehicle.
Install the accessory drive belt. For additional information, refer to ACCESSORY DRIVE .