Crankshaft Vibration Damper: 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: Clean the keyway and slot using metal surface cleaner before applying gasket sealer.

NOTE: Seal surfaces must be free of dirt and oil.

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

Fig 1: Locating Keyway Slot Applying Silicone Gasket And Sealant
Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.

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

Fig 2: Installing Crankshaft Damper

Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.

Using the special tool, install the crankshaft damper.
Install the bolt and the washer and tighten in four stages.
- Stage 1: Tighten to 120 Nm (89 lb-ft).
- Stage 2: Loosen 360 degrees.
- Stage 3: Tighten to 50 Nm (37 lb-ft).
- Stage 4: Tighten 90 degrees.
Fig 3: Installing Crankshaft Damper Bolt And Washer
Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
Install the crankshaft pulley. For additional information, refer to CRANKSHAFT PULLEY .