Crankshaft Pulley: Installation

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2008 Ford Pickup and 2008 Ford Cab & Chassis. 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 with Motorcraft Metal Surface Prep and Silicone Gasket Remover. Follow the directions on the packaging. Allow to dry until there is no sign of wetness, or 4 minutes, whichever is longer. Failure to follow this procedure may cause future oil leakage.

Apply Silicone Gasket and Sealant to the Woodruff key slot in the crankshaft pulley.

Fig 1: Applying Silicone Gasket And Sealant To Woodruff Key Slot On Crankshaft Pulley

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NOTE: Lubricate the crankshaft front seal inner lip with clean engine oil prior to installing the crankshaft pulley.

Using the special tool, install the crankshaft pulley.

Fig 2: Installing Crankshaft Pulley Using Special Tool (303-102)

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Using a new crankshaft pulley bolt, install the bolt and washer and tighten the bolt in 4 stages.
- Stage 1: Tighten to 90 Nm (66 lb-ft).
- Stage 2: Loosen 360 degrees.
- Stage 3: Tighten to 50 Nm (37 lb-ft).
- Stage 4: Tighten an additional 90 degrees.

Fig 3: Identifying Crankshaft Pulley Bolt Tightening Sequence

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Rotate the tensioner clockwise and install the accessory drive belt.

Fig 4: Rotating Tensioner Clockwise

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Press the position retaining tab and rotate the lower cooling fan shroud downward until the position retainer tab locks into position.