Crankshaft Pulley: Installation

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Install a new diamond washer.

NOTE: Do not install the crankshaft pulley bolt at this time.

NOTE: Apply clean engine oil on the seal area before installing.

Fig 1: Identifying Crankshaft Pulley Installation Position

Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.

Position the crankshaft pulley onto the crankshaft with the hole in the pulley at the 6 o'clock position.

NOTE: Only hand-tighten the 6 mm x 18 mm bolt or damage to the front cover can occur.

NOTE: This step will correctly align the crankshaft pulley to the crankshaft.

Fig 2: Locating Crankshaft Pulley Mounting Bolt

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Install a 6 mm x 18 mm bolt through the crankshaft pulley and thread it into the front cover.

NOTE: The crankshaft must remain in the TDC position during installation of the pulley bolt or damage to the engine can occur. Therefore, the crankshaft pulley must be held in place with the Crankshaft Damper Holding Tool and the bolt should be installed using hand tools only.

NOTE: Do not reuse the crankshaft pulley bolt.

Fig 3: Identifying Crankshaft Pulley Bolt And Special Tool

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Install a new crankshaft pulley bolt. Use the Crankshaft Damper Holding Tool and a suitable 1/2-in drive hand tool to hold the crankshaft pulley, tighten the crankshaft pulley bolt in 2 stages:
- Stage 1: Tighten to 100 Nm (74 lb-ft).
- Stage 2: Tighten an additional 90 degrees.
Remove the 6 mm x 18 mm bolt.

Fig 4: Locating Crankshaft Pulley Mounting Bolt
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Remove the Crankshaft TDC Timing Peg.

Fig 5: Identifying Crankshaft TDC Timing Peg
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Remove the Camshaft Alignment Plate.

Fig 6: Identifying Camshaft Alignment Plate
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NOTE: Only turn the engine in the normal direction of rotation.

Turn the crankshaft clockwise one and three-fourths turns.
Install the Crankshaft TDC Timing Peg.

Fig 7: Identifying Crankshaft TDC Timing Peg
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NOTE: Only turn the engine in the normal direction of rotation.

Fig 8: Identifying Crankshaft TDC Timing Peg

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Turn the crankshaft clockwise until the crankshaft contacts the Crankshaft TDC Timing Peg.

NOTE: Only hand-tighten the bolt or damage to the front cover can occur.

Fig 9: Locating Crankshaft Pulley Mounting Bolt

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Using the 6 mm x 18 mm bolt, check the position of the crankshaft pulley.
- If it is not possible to install the bolt, the engine valve timing must be corrected by repeating this procedure.
Install the Camshaft Alignment Plate to check the position of the camshafts.
- If it is not possible to install the Camshaft Alignment Plate, the engine valve timing must be corrected by repeating this procedure.
Fig 10: Identifying Camshaft Alignment Plate
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Remove the Camshaft Alignment Plate.

Fig 11: Identifying Camshaft Alignment Plate
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Remove the 6 mm x 18 mm bolt.

Fig 12: Locating Crankshaft Pulley Mounting Bolt
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Remove the Crankshaft TDC Timing Peg.

Fig 13: Identifying Crankshaft TDC Timing Peg
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Install the engine plug bolt.
- Tighten to 20 Nm (177 lb-in).
Install the accessory drive belt. For additional information, refer to ACCESSORY DRIVE - FUSION HYBRID, MILAN HYBRID & MKZ HYBRID article.
Install the RF wheel and tire. For additional information, refer to WHEELS & TIRES article.
Install the valve cover. For additional information, refer to VALVE COVER in this service information.