FREE REPAIR MANUALS & LABOR GUIDES 1982-2013 Vehicles
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Harmonic Balancer

REMOVAL
1. Disconnect battery ground cable. Refer to Starting and Charging.
2. Remove accessory drive belt.
3. Raise and support vehicle.
4. Remove RH front wheel and tire assembly. Refer to Steering and Suspension.
5. Remove four crankshaft pulley to damper retaining bolts and remove crankshaft pulley.
6. Remove crankshaft damper retaining bolt and washer.

CAUTION: Use care when removing damper so as not to damage crankshaft or create burrs.

7. Remove damper from crankshaft using Crankshaft Damper Remover T58P-6316-D and Vibration Damper Remover Adapter T82L-6316-B.

INSTALLATION
1. Inspect engine front cover and crankshaft seal for damage or leaks. Service or replace components as necessary.
2. Apply Silicone Rubber D6AZ-19562-AA or BA or equivalent meeting Ford specifications ESB-M4G92-A and ESE-M4G195-A, to keyway of damper.
3. Install damper using Vibration Damper and Seal Replacer T82L-6316-A.
4. Install damper retaining bolt and washer. Tighten to 125-165 Nm (93-121 ft. lbs.).
5. Install crankshaft pulley and install four retaining bolts. Tighten retaining bolts to 40-55 Nm (30-40 ft. lbs.).
6. Install RH wheel and tire assembly.
7. Lower vehicle.
8. Install drive belt and check for proper routing and engagement in the pulleys.
9. Connect battery ground cable.
10. Start engine and check for oil leaks.