Crankshaft Pulley: Removal

The removal and installation of these components will be accomplished through the reference to the cooling fan stator procedure contained in Step  3 of this procedure.

All vehicles 

1. With the vehicle in NEUTRAL, position it on a hoist. For additional information, refer to JACKING & LIFTING .
2. Disconnect the LH and RH battery ground cable(s). For additional information, refer to BATTERY, MOUNTING AND CABLES .
3. Remove the cooling fan stator. For additional information, refer to ENGINE COOLING .
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 A/C Drive Belt

     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 Gauge.
   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: Checking Crankshaft Vibration Damper Runout

       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.