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Crankshaft Pulley: Installation

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    NOTE: Do not reuse the crankshaft pulley bolt.
    NOTE: Apply clean engine oil on the seal area before installing.
  1. Install the crankshaft pulley and hand-tighten the bolt.
    2. CAUTION: Only hand-tighten the bolt or damage to the front cover can occur.
    NOTE: This step will correctly align the crankshaft pulley to the crankshaft.
  2. Install a standard 6 mm (0.23 in.) x 18 mm (0.7 in.) bolt through the crankshaft pulley and thread it into the front cover.
    • Rotate the pulley as necessary to align the bolt holes.
      Fig 1: Aligning Bolt Holes
      G03897704Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
    3. CAUTION: Failure to hold the crankshaft pulley in place while tightening the bolt can cause damage to the engine front cover.
  3. Using the special tools to hold the crankshaft pulley in place, tighten the crankshaft pulley bolt in 2 stages:
    • Stage 1: Tighten to 100 Nm (74 lb-ft).
    • Stage 2: Tighten an additional 90 degrees (1/4 turn).
      Fig 2: Tightening Crankshaft Pulley Bolt
      G03897705Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  4. Remove the 6 mm (0.23 in.) x 18 mm (0.7 in.) bolt.
    Fig 3: Aligning Bolt Holes
    G03897704Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  5. Remove the special tool.
    Fig 4: Identifying Special Tool
    G03897707Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  6. Remove the special tool.
    Fig 5: Identifying Special Tool
    G03898006Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
    7. NOTE: Only turn the engine in the normal direction of rotation.
  7. Turn the engine 2 complete revolutions.
    8. NOTE: Only turn the engine in the normal direction of rotation.
  8. Turn the crankshaft until the No. 1 piston is at TDC.
  9. Install the special tool.
    Fig 6: Identifying Special Tool
    G03897707Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
    10. CAUTION: Only hand-tighten the bolt or damage to the front cover can occur.
  10. Using the 6 mm (0.23 in.) x 18 mm (0.7 in.) bolt, check the position of the crankshaft pulley.
    • If it is not possible to install the bolt, correct the engine timing.
      Fig 7: Aligning Bolt Holes
      G03897704Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  11. Using the special tool, check the position of the camshafts.
    • If it is not possible to install the special tool, correct the engine timing.
      Fig 8: Identifying Special Tool
      G03898006Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  12. Remove the 6 mm (0.23 in.) x 18 mm (0.7 in.) bolt.
    Fig 9: Aligning Bolt Holes
    G03897704Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  13. Install the engine plug bolt.
    • To install, tighten to 20 Nm (15 lb-ft).
      Fig 10: Locating Engine Plug Bolt
      G04319319Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  14. Install the accessory drive belt. For additional information, refer to ACCESSORY DRIVE - 2.3L .
  15. Install the valve cover. For additional information, refer to VALVE COVER .
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