Crankshaft Pulley: Installation

2009 Mercury Milan Premier, 3.0 1, AWDSECTION Installation
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  1. Lubricate the crankshaft front seal inner lip with clean engine oil.
  2. NOTE: Lubricate the outside diameter sealing surfaces with clean engine oil.
  3. Using the Front Cover Oil Seal Installer and Crankshaft Vibration Damper Installer, install the crankshaft pulley.
  4. Fig 1: Installing Crankshaft Pulley
    GF0017018Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  5. Using the Strap Wrench, install the crankshaft pulley washer and new bolt and tighten in 4 stages.
    • Stage 1: Tighten to 120 Nm (89 lb-ft).
    • Stage 2: Loosen one full turn.
    • Stage 3: Tighten to 50 Nm (37 lb-ft).
    • Stage 4: Tighten an additional 90 degrees.
  6. Fig 2: Installing Crankshaft Pulley Washer & Bolt Using Special Tools (303-D055)
    GF0029104Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  7. Install the accessory drive belt and the power steering belt. For additional information, refer to ACCESSORY DRIVE - 3.5L article.
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