Crankshaft Pulley: Installation

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2013 Ford Mustang. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

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 Motorcraft® High Performance Engine RTV Silicone to the Woodruff key slot on the crankshaft pulley.

Fig 1: Locating Motorcraft® High Performance Engine RTV Silicone Applying Area On Woodruff Key Slot
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Lubricate the crankshaft pulley sealing surface with clean engine oil prior to installation.

Fig 2: Locating Crankshaft Pulley Sealing Surface
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Using the Crankshaft Vibration Damper Installer, install the crankshaft pulley.

Fig 3: Installing Crankshaft Pulley Using Crankshaft Vibration Damper Installer
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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.
  
  Fig 4: Removing/Installing Crankshaft Pulley Bolt And Washer Using Strap Wrench
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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 alternator pulley.

Fig 5: Rotating Accessory Drive Belt Tensioner Clockwise
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Rotate the SC drive belt tensioner clockwise and install the drive belt onto the SC drive pulley.

Fig 6: Rotating SC Drive Belt Tensioner Clockwise
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Install the cooling fan assembly. Refer to ENGINE COOLING SYSTEM -- MUSTANG .
After completing the repairs, use the scan tool to perform the Misfire Monitor Neutral Profile Correction procedure following the on-screen instructions.