Crankshaft Front Seal: Installation
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- Lubricate the engine front cover bore with clean engine oil.
Material: Motorcraft® SAE 5W-30 Synthetic Blend Motor Oil / XO-5W30-QSP (WSS-M2C946-A)
- Using the special tools, install the new crankshaft front oil seal. Use Special Service Tool: 303-335 (T88T-6701-A) Installer, Front Cover Oil Seal., 303-1531 Installer, Front Crank Seal and Damper.
- Lubricate the crankshaft front seal inner lip with clean engine oil.
Material: Motorcraft® SAE 5W-30 Synthetic Blend Motor Oil / XO-5W30-QSP (WSS-M2C946-A)
- Lubricate the crankshaft pulley sealing surface with clean engine oil prior to installation.
Material: Motorcraft® SAE 5W-30 Synthetic Blend Motor Oil / XO-5W30-QSP (WSS-M2C946-A)
- Using the special tools, install the crankshaft pulley. Use Special Service Tool: 303-335 (T88T-6701-A) Installer, Front Cover Oil Seal., 303-1531 Installer, Front Crank Seal and Damper.
- Install a new crankshaft pulley bolt finger tight.
- Using the floor jack, raise the engine to the installed position. Use the General Equipment: Wooden Block. Use the General Equipment: Trolley Jack
- Install the engine mount. Refer to: Engine Mount .
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NOTE: Use a universal pulley holder (such as an OTC 4754, or equivalent).
Using a universal pulley holder, tighten the new crankshaft pulley bolt.
Torque: Stage 1: 166 lb.ft (225 Nm) Stage 2: Loosen: 360 deg. Stage 3: 26 lb.ft (35 Nm) Stage 4: 270 deg.
- Install the following items:
- Refer to: Accessory Drive Belt .
- RH fender splash shield. Refer to: Fender Splash Shield .
- Use the Powertrain Control Module (PCM) Misfire Monitor Profile Correction routine in the diagnostic scan tool.