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.

Fig 1: Identifying Crankshaft Vibration Damper Installer And Front Cover Oil Seal Installer

Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.

Using the Front Cover Oil Seal Installer and Crankshaft Vibration Damper Replacer, install the crankshaft pulley.
Using the Strap Wrench, 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: Locating Crankshaft Pulley Washer And Bolt
  Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
Install the accessory drive belt and the power steering belt. For additional information, refer to ACCESSORY DRIVE .