F 350 4WD Pickup V8-351 5.8L VIN H EFI (1997)
Harmonic Balancer - Crankshaft Pulley: Service and Repair
REMOVAL
1. Drain radiator.
2. Remove jack handle.
3. Remove air intake duct from grille reinforcement.
4. Remove upper radiator hose.
5. Loosen fan bolts.
6. Remove the serpentine drive belt.
7. Remove the bolts attaching the fan shroud to the radiator.
8. Remove the fan clutch bolts from the water pump shaft. Remove the fan blade, fan clutch and fan shroud.
9. Remove the crankshaft pulley from the crankshaft vibration damper/pulse ring. Remove the damper attaching screw and washer. Install Gear and
Pulley Puller D80L-522-A or equivalent on the crankshaft vibration damper/pulse ring and remove the crankshaft vibration damper/pulse ring.
10. Disconnect misfire sensor electrical connector, if equipped.
11. Remove timing pointer and misfire sensor, if equipped.
12. Use suitable prybar to remove crankshaft front seal.
INSTALLATION
1. Coat a new crankshaft front seal with Lubriplate(R) or equivalent. Place it onto Crankshaft Seal Replacer/Cover Aligner T88T-6701-A. Place the
sleeve and crankshaft front seal onto the end of the crankshaft and push it toward the engine until the crankshaft front seal starts into the engine
front cover.
2. Place the installation screw, washer and nut onto the end of the crankshaft. Thread the screw into the crankshaft. Tighten the nut against the washer
and installation sleeve to force the crankshaft front seal into the engine front cover. Remove the installation tool from the crankshaft.
3. Apply Multi-Purpose Grease DOAZ-19584-AA or equivalent meeting Ford specifications ESB-M1C93-B or ESR-M1C159-A to the oil seal
rubbing surface of the vibration damper/pulse ring inner hub to prevent damage to the crankshaft front seal and to the front of the crankshaft for
crankshaft vibration damper/pulse ring installation.
4. Apply a 4 mm (0.16 inch) bead of suitable sealer on the outer end of the damper keyway.