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WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2007 Ford Pickup, 2007 Ford F550 Super Duty, 2007 Ford F450 Super Duty, and 2007 Ford Cab & Chassis. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
- With the vehicle in NEUTRAL, position it on a hoist. For additional information, refer to JACKING AND LIFTING article.
- Disconnect the battery LH and RH ground cable(s). For additional information, refer to BATTERY, MOUNTING AND CABLES article.
- Remove the cooling fan stator. For additional information, refer to ENGINE COOLING article.
- Rotate the tensioner clockwise and remove the accessory drive belt.
- 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 special tool to the cylinder block. Position the special tool on one of the unpainted surfaces.
- Using a suitable tool, pry the crankshaft forward. Zero the dial indicator.
- 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.
NOTE: Pry the crankshaft forward only to eliminate possible error caused by crankshaft end play. - Remove the 4 bolts and the crankshaft vibration damper.
- Discard the bolts.
WARNING:
To avoid personal injury, support the vibration damper during mounting bolt removal. The damper can slide off the nose of the crankshaft very easily.