Crankshaft Pulley: Installation
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2009 Ford Mustang. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
- Apply silicone gasket and sealant to the Woodruff key slot on the crankshaft pulley.
- Lubricate the crankshaft pulley sealing surface with clean engine oil prior to installation.
- Using the Crankshaft Vibration Damper Installer, install the crankshaft pulley.
- Using the Strap Wrench, install a new crankshaft pulley bolt and the original washer, tighten the bolt in 4 stages:
- Stage 1: Tighten to 120 Nm (88 lb-ft).
- Stage 2: Loosen one full turn.
- Stage 3: Tighten to 50 Nm (37 lb-ft).
- Stage 4: Tighten an additional 90 degrees.
- Position the accessory drive belt and SC drive belt onto the crankshaft pulley.
- Rotate the accessory drive belt tensioner clockwise and install the accessory drive belt onto the power steering pump pulley.
- Rotate the SC drive belt tensioner clockwise and install the drive belt onto the SC drive pulley.
- Install the cooling fan assembly. For additional information, refer to ENGINE COOLING .
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.