Sable V6-182 3.0L (1986)
Harmonic Balancer - Crankshaft Pulley: Customer Interest
Engine - Rattling Noise/Vibration
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CRANKSHAFT PULLEY - 3.0L - LOOSE RETAINING BOLTS
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NOISE/VIBRATION - 3.0L - LOOSE CRANKSHAFT PULLEY RETAINING BOLTS
Article No. 88-5-9
FORD:
1986-87 TAURUS
LINCOLN-MERCURY: 1986-87 SABLE
ISSUE:
An unusual "rattling" noise or vibration in the engine compartment may be caused by inadequate torque on the crankshaft pulley retaining
bolts.
ACTION:
To correct this, install four (4) new design crankshaft pulley retaining bolts that have a washer type head for better torque retention. Refer to
the following service procedure for removal and installation instructions.
FIGURE 3
1.
Loosen the accessory drive belts.
2.
Raise vehicle on hoist.
3.
Remove the right front tire and wheel assembly.
4.
Remove the existing four (4) pulley-to-damper attaching bolts, Figure 3.
NOTE:
If the crankshaft pulley, damper, or accessory drive belts are damaged, replace as required.
5.
Install four (4) new pulley-to-damper attaching bolts (N804743-S8). Torque the bolts to 22-31 ft.lbs. (29-41 N-m).
6.
Install the right front tire and wheel assembly.
7.
Lower vehicle.
8.
Tighten the accessory drive belts.
