Harmonic balancer replacement instructions needed

Tiny
SCHLICHTING
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  • 2005 FORD EXPLORER
  • 4.0L
  • V6
  • 4WD
  • 160,000 MILES
I need to changed the harmonic balancer?

Wednesday, June 25th, 2014 AT 7:49 PM

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Tiny
JACOBANDNICKOLAS
  • MECHANIC
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Hi,

Here are the directions for replacing the crankshaft pulley/harmonic balancer. The attached pics correlate with the directions.

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2005 Ford Truck Explorer 4WD V6-4.0L VIN E
Crankshaft Pulley
Vehicle Engine, Cooling and Exhaust Engine Cylinder Block Assembly Harmonic Balancer - Crankshaft Pulley Service and Repair Procedures Crankshaft Pulley
CRANKSHAFT PULLEY
Crankshaft Pulley

Special Tools And Equipment

pic 1

Special Tool(s)

General Equipment

pic 2

General Equipment

pic 3

Removal
1. With the vehicle in NEUTRAL, position it on a hoist.
2. Remove the fan shroud.
3. Remove the accessory drive belt.

Pic 4

4. Remove the bolts and position the power steering fluid cooler aside.

Pic 5

pic 6

5. NOTE: This bolt is torque to yield and cannot be reused.

Using the special tool to hold the crankshaft pulley, remove the bolt.

Pic 7

6. NOTE: If the pulley bolt is not installed, the tool will bottom out before the pulley is off.

Install the crankshaft pulley bolt 2 to 3 turns. Using the special tools and the 2 8 mm bolts, remove the crankshaft pulley.
Discard the crankshaft pulley bolt.

Installation

pic 8

1. Using the special tool, install the crankshaft pulley.

Pic 9

2. Using the special tool to hold the crankshaft pulley, install a new crankshaft pulley bolt. Tighten the bolt in 2 stages.
Stage 1: Tighten to 45 Nm (33 ft. Lbs.).
Stage 2: Tighten an additional 85 degrees.

Pic 10

3. Position the power steering fluid cooler and install the bolts.
Tighten to 11 Nm (8 ft. Lbs.).

5. Install the fan shroud.

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Let me know if this helps or if you have other questions.

Take care,
Joe
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Monday, December 7th, 2020 AT 7:51 PM

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