2014 Flex Workshop Manual

SECTION 303-01A: Engine — 3.5L Ti-VCT	2014 Flex Workshop Manual
IN-VEHICLE REPAIR	Procedure revision date: 05/02/2013

Crankshaft Pulley

Special Tool(s)
	3 Jaw Puller 303-D121 or equivalent
	Installer, Front Cover Oil Seal 303-335
	Replacer, Crankshaft Vibration Damper 303-102 (T74P-6316-B)

Material
Item	Specification
Motorcraft® SAE 5W-20 Premium Synthetic Blend Motor Oil (US); Motorcraft® SAE 5W-20 Super Premium Motor Oil (Canada) XO-5W20-QSP (US); CXO-5W20-LSP12 (Canada)	WSS-M2C945-A

Removal

With the vehicle in NEUTRAL, position it on a hoist. For additional information, refer to Section 100-02 .

Remove the accessory drive belt. For additional information, refer to Section 303-05 .

If equipped, release the 4 retainers and remove the underbody shield.

Remove the 4 accessory drive shield scrivets.

Remove the fender splash shield. For additional information, refer to Section 501-02 .

Remove the crankshaft pulley bolt and washer.
- Discard the bolt.

Using the 3 Jaw Puller, remove the crankshaft pulley.

Installation

Lubricate the crankshaft front seal inner lip with clean engine oil.

NOTE: Lubricate the outside diameter sealing surfaces with clean engine oil.
Using the Front Cover Oil Seal Installer and Crankshaft Vibration Damper Replacer, install the crankshaft pulley.

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.

Install the fender splash shield. For additional information, refer to Section 501-02 .

Install the 4 accessory drive shield scrivets.

Install the accessory drive belt. For additional information, refer to Section 303-05 .

If equipped, install the underbody shield and attach the 4 retainers.

After completing the repairs, use the scan tool to perform the Misfire Monitor Neutral Profile Correction procedure following the on-screen instructions.