Crankshaft Pulley: Installation

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Lubricate the crankshaft front seal inner lip with clean engine oil.

NOTE: Lubricate the outside diameter sealing surfaces with clean engine oil.

Using the special tools, install the crankshaft pulley.

Fig 1: Installing Crankshaft Pulley

Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.

Using the special tool, install the crankshaft pulley washer and new bolt and tighten in 4 stages.
- Stage 1: Tighten to 120 Nm (89 lb-ft).
- Stage 2: Loosen one full turn.
- Stage 3: Tighten to 50 Nm (37 lb-ft).
- Stage 4: Tighten an additional 90 degrees.

Fig 2: Installing Crankshaft Pulley Washer & Bolt Using Special Tools (303-D055)

Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.

Install the accessory drive belt and the power steering belt. For additional information, refer to ACCESSORY DRIVE article.