Crankshaft Pulley: Installation

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NOTE: If not secured within 4 minutes, the sealant must be removed and the sealing area cleaned. To clean the sealing area, use silicone gasket remover and metal surface prep. Follow the directions on the packaging. Failure to follow this procedure can cause future oil leakage.

Apply silicone gasket and sealant to the Woodruff key slot in the crankshaft pulley.

Fig 1: Applying Silicone Gasket And Sealant To Woodruff Key Slot In Crankshaft Pulley

Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.

Using the special tool, install the crankshaft pulley.

Fig 2: Installing Crankshaft Pulley Using Special Tool (303-102)

Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.

Using a new crankshaft pulley bolt, install the bolt and washer and tighten the bolt in 4 stages.
- Stage 1: Tighten to 90 N.m (66 lb-ft).
- Stage 2: Loosen 360 degrees.
- Stage 3: Tighten to 50 N.m (37 lb-ft).
- Stage 4: Tighten an additional 90 degrees.
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