How is the crankshaft sprocket and pulley aligned?

How is the crankshaft sprocket and pulley aligned?

For that reason, the crankshaft sprocket and the pulley are fitted together by friction, using diamond washers between the flange faces on each part. For that reason, the crankshaft sprocket is also unfastened if you loosen the pulley bolt.

Is the pulley keyed to the crankshaft?

WARNING: The pulley is not keyed to the crankshaft, this procedure is the only way to establish the proper relationship between the crankshaft pulley and the engine, etc., etc., Basically, you need to get the engine at TDC, and then use the locating bolt to align the pulley when reinstalling.

Do you need to loosen the pulley bolt on a crankshaft?

Before any repair requiring loosening or removal of the crankshaft pulley bolt, the crankshaft and camshafts must be locked in place by the special service tools, otherwise severe engine damage can occur. CAUTION: During engine repair procedures, cleanliness is extremely important.

How do you align the crankshaft on a Ford EcoBoost?

Use the alignment holes on timing cover and crankshaft pulley. Rotate engine by hand clockwise until crankshaft makes contact with timing peg. Do not use excessive force. Hole on crankshaft pulley will align with hole on timing cover.

For that reason, the crankshaft sprocket and the pulley are fitted together by friction, using diamond washers between the flange faces on each part. For that reason, the crankshaft sprocket is also unfastened if you loosen the pulley bolt.

WARNING: The pulley is not keyed to the crankshaft, this procedure is the only way to establish the proper relationship between the crankshaft pulley and the engine, etc., etc., Basically, you need to get the engine at TDC, and then use the locating bolt to align the pulley when reinstalling.

Before any repair requiring loosening or removal of the crankshaft pulley bolt, the crankshaft and camshafts must be locked in place by the special service tools, otherwise severe engine damage can occur. CAUTION: During engine repair procedures, cleanliness is extremely important.

Use the alignment holes on timing cover and crankshaft pulley. Rotate engine by hand clockwise until crankshaft makes contact with timing peg. Do not use excessive force. Hole on crankshaft pulley will align with hole on timing cover.