Crankshaft front seal: Installation

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NOTE: Remove the through-bolt from the camshaft front oil seal installer.

Using the special tools, install the crankshaft front seal. use special service tool: 303-096 (T74P-6150-A) installer, camshaft front oil seal.

Material: motorcraft ® SAE 5w-30 synthetic blend motor oil / XO-5W30-QSP (WSS-M2C946-A)

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NOTE: If equipped, the diamond washer should be cleaned and inspected for any damage. If damage is evident, replace the diamond washer. If no damage, the diamond washer is to be reused. If the diamond washer is not installed, engine damage may occur.

NOTE: Early build engines are equipped with a diamond washer on each side of the crankshaft sprocket. Late build engines have a laser etched crankshaft sprocket and do not require diamond washers. If an early build engine requires crankshaft sprocket replacement, discard the diamond washers and the sprocket and install a new laser etched sprocket (service part). Diamond washers should never be installed with the laser etched sprocket.

If equipped, install the diamond washer.

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Lubricate the crankshaft pulley with clean engine oil.
Material: motorcraft ® SAE 5w-30 synthetic blend motor oil / XO-5W30-QSP (WSS-M2C946-A)

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Position the crankshaft pulley onto the crankshaft with the access hole at the 6 o'clock position.

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NOTE: This step will correctly align the crankshaft pulley to the crankshaft.

Install an M6 bolt.

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NOTE: The crankshaft must remain in the TDC position during installation of the pulley bolt or damage to the engine can occur. Therefore, the crankshaft pulley must be held in place with the strap wrench and the bolt should be installed using hand tools only.

Install the crankshaft bolt and washer and tighten. use the general equipment: strap wrench

Torque:

Stage 1: 74 lb.ft (100 nm)

Stage 2: 90 °

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Remove the M6 bolt.

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NOTE: Do not tighten the CKP sensor bolts at this time.

Install the CKP sensor and the bolts.

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Install the special tool onto the CKP sensor and the tooth of the crankshaft pulley trigger wheel. use special service tool: 303-1521 alignment tool, crankshaft position sensor.
Torque: 89 lb.in (10 nm)

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Remove special service tool: 303-1521 alignment tool, crankshaft position sensor.

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Remove special service tool: 303-507 timing peg, crankshaft TDC.

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Install the engine plug bolt.
Torque: 177 lb.in (20 nm)

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Connect the CKP sensor electrical connector.

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Remove special service tool: 303-1565 alignment tool, camshaft.

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Using a wrench on the flats of the intake camshaft to prevent cam rotation, install the brake vacuum pump adapter.
Torque: 46 lb.ft (63 nm)

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NOTE: The intake camshaft rear bearing cap must be secured within 10 minutes of gasket maker application. If the bearing cap is not secured within 10 minutes, the gasket maker must be removed.

Apply 1 mm (0.039 in) beads of gasket maker to the intake rear camshaft bearing cap mating surface as shown.

Material: motorcraft ® gasket maker /TA-16 (WSK-M2G348-A5)

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NOTE: Wipe off any excess gasket maker from the vacuum pump sealing surface of the cylinder head and camshaft cap.

Install the rear intake camshaft cap and the bolts.

Torque:

Stage 1: 62 lb.in (7 nm)

Stage 2: 142 lb.in (16 nm)

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Install the following items:
1. Refer to: valve cover .
2. Refer to: Brake vacuum pump .
3. Refer to: Accessory drive belt .
Install the underbody shield and the retainers.

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Position the fender splash shield and install the retainers.

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Install the rh front wheel and tire. refer to: Wheel and tire .
Use the powertrain control module (PCM) misfire monitor profile correction routine in the diagnostic scan tool.