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Harmonic Balancer - Crankshaft Pulley: Service and Repair





Crankshaft Pulley/Damper/Crankshaft Oil Seal






Special Tools

Removal

1. Disconnect battery ground cable Service and RepairRemove crankshaft pulley.
2. Remove drive belt.
3. Raise vehicle on hoist.
4. Remove right hand front wheel and tire assembly.






5. Remove four crankshaft pulley to damper retaining bolts and remove crankshaft pulley (6312).






6. Remove crankshaft damper retaining bolt and washer.

7. CAUTION: Use care when removing damper so as not to damage crankshaft (6303) or create burrs.

Remove damper from crankshaft using Crankshaft Damper remover 303-009 (T58P-6316-D) and Vibration Damper Remover Adapter 303-176 (T82L-6316-B).

8. CAUTION: Use care to prevent damage to front cover (6019), crankshaft position sensor (CKP sensor) (6C315) and crankshaft.

Remove crankshaft front seal (6700) from engine front cover using Jet Plug Remover 3120-005 (T77L-9533-B).

Installation

1. Inspect engine front cover and crankshaft seal surface of the crankshaft damper for damage nicks burrs or other roughness which may cause the new crankshaft front seal to fail. Service or replace components as necessary.
. Lubricate crankshaft front oil seal lip with Motorcraft Super Premium 5W30 Motor Oil XO-5W3O-QSP or equivalent meeting Ford specification WSS-M2C153-G and install crankshaft front seal using Vibration Damper and Seal Replacer 303-175 (T82L-6316-A) and Front Cover Seal Replacer T7OP-6B070-A.
3. Coat crankshaft damper sealing surface with Motorcraft Super Premium 5W30 Motor Oil XO-5W30-QSP or equivalent meeting Ford specification WSS-M2C153-G. Apply Silicone Gasket and Sealant F7 AZ-19554-EA or equivalent meeting Ford specification WSK-M2G343-A4 to keyway of damper prior to installation. Install damper using Vibration Damper and Seal Replacer 303-175 (T82L-6316-A).
4. Install damper retaining bolt and washer. Tighten to 125-165 Nm (93-121 lb-ft).
5. Install crankshaft pulley and install four retaining bolts. Tighten retaining bolts to 40-55 Nm (30-40 lb-ft).
6. Install RH wheel and tire assembly. Wheels
7. Lower vehicle.
8. Position drive belt over crankshaft pulley.
9. Install drive belt and check for proper routing and engagement in the pulleys. Service and Repair










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