How to service and repair the harmonic balancer and crankshaft pulley on Ford Mustang?

The process of harmonic balancer and crankshaft pulley servicing begins with removal of the timing chain followed by wire harness disconnection with proper placement and subsequent removal of the radiator fan assembly. The service starts with removing the engine dynamic balance shaft through bolt removal which allows detachment of the balance shaft driver gear and thrust plate while separating the engine dynamic balance shaft into an assembly. When installing the engine dynamic balance shaft assembly into the cylinder block position the camshaft at 12 o'clock before alignment of the timing marks between the engine balance shaft drive gear and the engine balance shaft driven gear. When installation is perfect the timing marks on both the engine dynamic balance shaft keyway and camshaft keyway will be at 12 o'clock and 6 o'clock positions. The correct installation requires reattaching the radiator fan and shroud assembly before connecting the connector and installing the pin-type retainer and timing chain.

How to service the Harmonic Balancer on Ford Ranger?

The service of crankshaft pulley starts with fan shroud removal followed by drive belt bolt loosening. The drive belt must be loosened from its position then removed from the bolt. A three-bolt puller represents the appropriate tool for assembling and disassembling the crankshaft pulley because prying with other objects can cause damage to the assembly. First remove the crankshaft pulley before you can remove its bolt along with the washer afterward to complete the pulley removal process. Put the washer onto the bolt before installation since it will help secure the crankshaft pulley assembly according to its specifications. Fitting the crankshaft pulley assembly with its bolt and washer enables drive belt reinstallation. The final step involves tightening the bolt while reinstalling the fan as well as the shroud.

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Ford Crankshaft Pulley Part Number: 8L2Z-6B321-C
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- Other Name: Pulley - Crankshaft; Engine Crankshaft Pulley; Harmonic Balancer; Vibration Damper; Pulley
- Replaces: 2L2Z-6B321-AA, 3L2Z-6B321-AA, 8L2Z-6B321-A, F77Z-6B321-AB, FOTZ-6B321-A, XL2Z-6312-BA, XL2Z-6B321-AA
Fits the following Ford Models:
- Aerostar | 1990-1997 | Base, Eddie Bauer, XL, XL Plus, XL Sport, XLT, XLT Plus, XLT Sport | 4.0L V6, 6 Cyl 4.0 L GAS
- Explorer | 1991-2010 | Base, Eddie Bauer, Elite, Expedition, Limited, Mercury Luxury, Mercury Premier, Mountaineer Version, NBX, Postal, Sport, XL, XL Fleet, XLS, XLS Sport, XLT, XLT Sport | 4.0L V6, 6 Cyl 4.0 L FLEX, 6 Cyl 4.0 L GAS
- Explorer Sport | 2001-2003 | Base, XLS, XLT | 4.0L V6, 6 Cyl 4.0 L GAS
- Explorer Sport Trac | 2007-2010, 2001-2005 | Adrenalin, Base, Limited, XL, XLS, XLT | 4.0L V6, 6 Cyl 4.0 L FLEX, 6 Cyl 4.0 L GAS
- Mustang | 2005-2010 | Base, GT, Shelby Version | 4.0L V6, 6 Cyl 4.0 L GAS
- Ranger | 1990-2011 | Custom, Edge, FX4, S, SE, Splash, Sport, STX, SX, Tremor, XL, XL Sport, XLT | 4.0L V6, 6 Cyl 4.0 L GAS
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Ford Crankshaft Pulley Part Number: CV6Z-6312-D
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- Other Name: Pulley - Crankshaft; Engine Crankshaft Pulley; Harmonic Balancer; Vibration Damper; Pulley
- Replaces: CV6Z-6312-C
Fits the following Ford Models:
- Escape | 2013-2019 | S, SE | 2.5L L4, 4 Cyl 2.5 L GAS
- Fusion | 2013-2020 | S, SE, SEL | 4 Cyl 2.5 L FLEX, 4 Cyl 2.5 L GAS
- Transit Connect | 2014-2022 | Series 128V, Series 400V, Series 410V, Series 420V, Series 500V, Series 510V, Titanium, XL, XLT | 2.5L L4, 4 Cyl 2.5 L CNG, 4 Cyl 2.5 L GAS, 4 Cyl 2.5 L LPG
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Ford Crankshaft Pulley Part Number: CM5Z-6312-H
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- Other Name: Pulley - Crankshaft; Engine Crankshaft Pulley; Harmonic Balancer; Pulley
- Replaces: CM5Z-6312-F, CM5Z-6312-B, CM5Z-6312-J
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- Focus | 2012-2018 | Electric, S, SE, SEL, ST, Titamium, Titanium | 2.0L L4, 4 Cyl 2.0 L FLEX, 4 Cyl 2.0 L GAS
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Ford Crankshaft Pulley Part Number: 9E5Z-6312-B
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- Other Name: Pulley - Crankshaft; Engine Crankshaft Pulley; Harmonic Balancer; Crankshaft Damper; Pulley
- Replaced by: 9E5Z-6312-C
Fits the following Ford Models:
- Escape | 2009-2012 | Hybrid, Limited, Limited Hybrid, XLS, XLT | 4 Cyl 2.5 L FULL HYBRID EV-GAS (FHEV), 4 Cyl 2.5 L GAS
- Fusion | 2010-2012 | Hybrid, S, SE, SEL | 4 Cyl 2.5 L FULL HYBRID EV-GAS (FHEV), 4 Cyl 2.5 L GAS
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Ford Crankshaft Pulley Part Number: DS7Z-6312-C
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- Other Name: Pulley - Crankshaft; Engine Crankshaft Pulley; Harmonic Balancer; Pulley
- Replaces: DS7Z-6312-A, DS7Z-6312-B
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- C-Max | 2013-2018 | Energi SE, Energi SEL, Energi Titanium, Hybrid SE, Hybrid SEL, Hybrid Titanium | 4 Cyl 2.0 L FULL HYBRID EV-GAS (FHEV), 4 Cyl 2.0 L PLUG-IN HYBRID EV-GAS (PHEV)
- Fusion | 2013-2020 | Energi Platinum, Energi SE, Energi Titanium, Hev Taxi Version, Hybrid, Performance, Platinum Hybrid, Plug-In Hybrid, Police, S Hybrid, SE Hybrid, SEL Hybrid, Series 10, Series 15, Series 20, Series 25, Series 40, Series 5, Series 50, Series 55, Titanium Hybrid | 2.0L L4, 4 Cyl 2.0 L FULL HYBRID EV-GAS (FHEV), 4 Cyl 2.0 L PLUG-IN HYBRID EV-GAS (PHEV)
- Police Responder Hybrid | 2019-2020 | Base | 4 Cyl 2.0 L FULL HYBRID EV-GAS (FHEV)
- SSV Plug-In Hybrid | 2019-2020 | Base | 4 Cyl 2.0 L PLUG-IN HYBRID EV-GAS (PHEV)
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Ford Damper Assembly Part Number: F6UZ-6316-A
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- Other Name: Pulley - Crankshaft; Harmonic Balancer
- Manufacturer Note: Incls. pulse ring
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- F-150 | 1996 | Eddie Bauer, Special, XL, XLT | 6 Cyl 4.9 L BI-FUEL, 6 Cyl 4.9 L GAS
- F-250 | 1996 | Eddie Bauer, Special, XL, XLT | 6 Cyl 4.9 L BI-FUEL, 6 Cyl 4.9 L GAS
- F-350 | 1996 | Special, XL, XLT | 6 Cyl 4.9 L GAS
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Ford Crankshaft Pulley Part Number: 8T4Z-6312-A
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- Other Name: Pulley - Crankshaft; Engine Crankshaft Pulley; Harmonic Balancer; Pulley
- Manufacturer Note: For Service Engines Built After July 2016 Use 8T4Z-6312-C & HL3Z-6A340-A (M10 X 90MM) Bolt
- Replaces: 7T4Z-6312-B
Fits the following Ford Models:
- Edge | 2007-2018 | Base, Limited, Lincoln, Premium, SE, SEL, SEL Plus, SEL Plus (Limited), Sport, ST, Titanium | 3.5L V6, 6 Cyl 3.5 L GAS, 6 Cyl 3.7 L GAS
- Explorer | 2011-2017 | Base, Limited, Platinum, Sport, XLT | 6 Cyl 3.5 L GAS
- Flex | 2009-2016 | Limited, SE, SEL, Titanium | 6 Cyl 3.5 L GAS
- Fusion | 2010-2012, 2007-2008 | Base, High Version - Car, Hybrid, Low Version - Car, Mid Version - Car, Sport | 3.5L V6, 6 Cyl 3.5 L GAS
- Police Interceptor Sedan | 2013-2017 | Base | 6 Cyl 3.5 L FLEX, 6 Cyl 3.5 L GAS, 6 Cyl 3.7 L FLEX, 6 Cyl 3.7 L GAS
- Police Interceptor Utility | 2013-2017 | Base | 6 Cyl 3.5 L GAS, 6 Cyl 3.7 L FLEX, 6 Cyl 3.7 L GAS
- Taurus | 2008-2017 | Base, Deluxe, Limited, SE, SEL, SHO | 3.5L V6, 6 Cyl 3.5 L FLEX, 6 Cyl 3.5 L GAS
- Taurus X | 2008-2009 | Base, Eddie Bauer, Limited, SEL | 3.5L V6, 6 Cyl 3.5 L GAS
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Ford Crankshaft Pulley Part Number: F81Z-6316-AA
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- Other Name: Damper Assembly; Engine Crankshaft Pulley; Engine Harmonic Balancer
- Replaces: F5TZ-6316-AA
Fits the following Ford Models:
- E-350 Club Wagon | 2003 | Chateau, XL, XLT | 8 Cyl 7.3 L DIESEL
- E-350 Econoline | 1995-1998 | Base, XL | 8 Cyl 7.3 L DIESEL
- E-350 Econoline Club Wagon | 1995-2002 | Chateau, Chateau HD, Custom, XL, XL HD, XLT, XLT HD | 8 Cyl 7.3 L DIESEL
- E-350 Super Duty | 1999-2003 | Base, XL | 8 Cyl 7.3 L DIESEL
- E-350/E-350 Super Duty | 1995-1997 | 7.3L V8
- Excursion | 2000-2003 | Eddie Bauer, Limited, XLT | 8 Cyl 7.3 L DIESEL
- F Super Duty | 1995-1997 | 7.3L V8
- F-250 | 1995-1996 | Eddie Bauer, Special, XL, XLT | 7.3L V8, 8 Cyl 7.3 L DIESEL
- F-250 HD | 1997 | XL, XLT | 8 Cyl 7.3 L DIESEL
- F-250 Super Duty | 1999-2003 | Lariat, XL, XLT | 8 Cyl 7.3 L DIESEL
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Ford Vibration Damper Part Number: XR3Z-6B321-AA
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- Other Name: Pulley - Crankshaft; Engine Crankshaft Pulley; Harmonic Balancer; Damper & Pulley
- Manufacturer Note: Includes pulley,damper and pulse ring. For engine tags AK-530/531-AA, SK-530/531-AA, KK-530/531-AA only.
Fits the following Ford Models:
- Mustang | 1999-2000 | Base | 6 Cyl 3.8 L GAS
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Ford Crankshaft Pulley Part Number: 8C3Z-6312-B
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- Other Name: Pulley - Crankshaft; Engine Crankshaft Pulley; Harmonic Balancer; Vibration Damper
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- F-250 Super Duty | 2008-2010 | Cabela's, FX4, Harley-Davidson Edition, King Ranch, Lariat, XL, XLT | 8 Cyl 6.4 L DIESEL
- F-350 Super Duty | 2008-2010 | Cabela's, FX4, Harley-Davidson Edition, King Ranch, Lariat, XL, XLT | 8 Cyl 6.4 L DIESEL
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Ford Crankshaft Pulley Part Number: 3C3Z-6312-AA
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- Other Name: Pulley - Crankshaft; Engine Crankshaft Pulley; Harmonic Balancer; Crankshaft Damper; Pulley
- Manufacturer Note: Pulley for dual alternator systems only
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- E-350 Club Wagon | 2004-2005 | Chateau, XL, XLT | 8 Cyl 6.0 L DIESEL
- E-350 Super Duty | 2004-2010 | Base, Chateau, XL, XLT | 8 Cyl 6.0 L DIESEL
- Excursion | 2003-2005 | Eddie Bauer, Limited, XLS, XLT | 8 Cyl 6.0 L DIESEL
- F-250 Super Duty | 2003-2007 | Harley-Davidson Edition, King Ranch, Lariat, XL, XLT | 8 Cyl 6.0 L DIESEL
- F-350 Super Duty | 2003-2007 | Harley-Davidson Edition, King Ranch, Lariat, XL, XLT | 8 Cyl 6.0 L DIESEL
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Ford Crankshaft Pulley Part Number: 6E5Z-6312-AA
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- Other Name: Damper Assembly; Engine Crankshaft Pulley; Harmonic Balancer; Vibration Damper; Damper & Pulley; Pulley
- Replaces: 1S7Z-6312-CA, F7RZ-6316-AA, F5RZ-6316-CA
Fits the following Ford Models:
- Contour | 1995-2000 | GL, GL Sport, LX, LX Sport, SE, Sport, SVT | 2.5L V6, 6 Cyl 2.5 L GAS
- Escape | 2001-2012 | DX, Ford Hybrid, Limited, LX, Mercury Convenience, Mercury Hybrid, Mercury Luxury, Mercury Premier, XL, XLS, XLT, XLT No Boundaries, XLT Sport | 3.0L V6, 6 Cyl 3.0 L FLEX, 6 Cyl 3.0 L GAS
- Fusion | 2006-2012 | SE, SEL | 6 Cyl 3.0 L FLEX, 6 Cyl 3.0 L GAS
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Ford Crankshaft Pulley Part Number: XL2Z-6312-BA
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- Other Name: Pulley - Crankshaft; Engine Crankshaft Pulley; Serpentine Belt Drive Kit; Harmonic Balancer
- Replaced by: 8L2Z-6B321-C
Fits the following Ford Models:
- Aerostar | 1990-1997 | Base, Eddie Bauer, XL, XL Plus, XL Sport, XLT, XLT Plus, XLT Sport | 6 Cyl 4.0 L GAS
- Explorer | 1991-2001 | Eddie Bauer, Expedition, Limited, Postal, Sport, XL, XL Fleet, XLS, XLT | 6 Cyl 4.0 L GAS
- Explorer Sport | 2001-2003 | Base, XLS, XLT | 6 Cyl 4.0 L GAS
- Explorer Sport Trac | 2001-2002 | Base, XL | 6 Cyl 4.0 L GAS
- Ranger | 1990-2000 | Custom, S, STX, Splash, Sport, XL, XL Sport, XLT | 6 Cyl 4.0 L GAS
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Ford Crankshaft Pulley Part Number: EL3Z-6312-A
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- Other Name: Pulley - Crankshaft; Engine Crankshaft Pulley; Harmonic Balancer; Vibration Damper
- Manufacturer Note: 4 Rib Design
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- F-150 | 2014-2017 | FX2, FX4, King Ranch, Lariat, Platinum, SSV, STX, XL, XLT | 8 Cyl 5.0 L FLEX
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Ford Vibration Damper Part Number: E8TZ-6316-B
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- Other Name: Pulley - Crankshaft; Harmonic Balancer; Damper
Fits the following Ford Models:
- Bronco | 1988-1996 | Custom, Eddie Bauer, XL, XLT, XLT Lariat, XLT Nite, XLT Sport | 8 Cyl 5.8 L GAS
- E-150 Econoline | 1988-1996 | Base, Custom, XL | 8 Cyl 5.8 L GAS
- E-150 Econoline Club Wagon | 1988-1996 | Chateau, Custom, XL, XLT | 8 Cyl 5.8 L GAS
- E-250 Econoline | 1992-1996, 1988 | Base, Custom, XL | 8 Cyl 5.8 L GAS
- E-250 Econoline Club Wagon | 1988 | Custom, XL, XLT
- E-350 Econoline | 1988-1996 | Base, Custom, XL | 8 Cyl 5.8 L GAS
- E-350 Econoline Club Wagon | 1988-1996 | Chateau, Chateau HD, Custom, Custom HD, XL, XL HD, XLT, XLT HD | 8 Cyl 5.8 L GAS
- F-150 | 1988-1996 | Custom, Eddie Bauer, Lightning, Special, XL, XLT, XLT Lariat | 8 Cyl 5.8 L GAS
- F-250 | 1988-1996 | Custom, Eddie Bauer, Special, XL, XLT, XLT Lariat | 8 Cyl 5.8 L GAS
- F-250 HD | 1997 | XL, XLT | 8 Cyl 5.8 L GAS
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Ford Crankshaft Pulley Part Number: FR3Z-6312-A
Product Specifications
- Other Name: Pulley - Crankshaft; Engine Crankshaft Pulley; Harmonic Balancer; Vibration Damper
Fits the following Ford Models:
- Mustang | 2015-2023 | Bullitt, GT, GT 50 Years Limited Edition, GT Premium, Mach 1, Shelby GT350, Shelby GT350R | 8 Cyl 5.0 L GAS, 8 Cyl 5.2 L GAS
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Ford Crankshaft Pulley Part Number: F75Z-6312-BA
Product Specifications
- Other Name: Damper Assembly; Engine Crankshaft Pulley; Harmonic Balancer; Pulley
- Manufacturer Note: 8 groove
- Replaces: F65Z-6312-BB
Fits the following Ford Models:
- E-150 | 2003-2007, 1997-1998 | Base, Chateau, XL, XLT | 4.6L V8, 8 Cyl 4.6 L GAS
- E-150 Club Wagon | 2003-2005 | Chateau, XL, XLT | 8 Cyl 4.6 L GAS
- E-150 Econoline | 1997-2002 | Base, XL | 8 Cyl 4.6 L GAS
- E-150 Econoline Club Wagon | 1997-2002 | Chateau, Custom, XL, XLT | 8 Cyl 4.6 L GAS
- E-250 | 2003-2007 | Base | 8 Cyl 4.6 L GAS
- Expedition | 1997-2002 | Eddie Bauer, XLT | 4.6L V8, 8 Cyl 4.6 L GAS
- F-150 | 1997-2004 | Base, King Ranch, Lariat, STX, XL, XLT | 8 Cyl 4.6 L GAS
- F-150 Heritage | 2004 | XL, XLT | 8 Cyl 4.6 L GAS
- F-250 | 1997-1999 | Base, Lariat, XL, XLT | 4.6L V8, 8 Cyl 4.6 L GAS
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Ford Vibration Damper Part Number: F3AZ-6316-A
Product Specifications
- Other Name: Damper Assembly; Engine Crankshaft Pulley; Harmonic Balancer; Pulley
Fits the following Ford Models:
- Crown Victoria | 1992-2000 | Base, LX, Police Interceptor, S, Touring Sedan | 8 Cyl 4.6 L CNG, 8 Cyl 4.6 L GAS
- Mustang | 1996-1998 | GT, SVT Cobra | 8 Cyl 4.6 L GAS
- Thunderbird | 1994-1997 | LX | 8 Cyl 4.6 L GAS
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Ford Crankshaft Pulley Part Number: 1W7Z-6312-AA
Product Specifications
- Other Name: Pulley - Crankshaft; Engine Crankshaft Pulley; Harmonic Balancer; Vibration Damper; Pulley
- Replaces: 1W7Z-6312-A
Fits the following Ford Models:
- Crown Victoria | 2001-2011 | Base, Fleet, LWB, LX, LX Sport, Police Interceptor, S, Special Edition | 4.6L V8, 8 Cyl 4.6 L CNG, 8 Cyl 4.6 L FLEX, 8 Cyl 4.6 L GAS
- E-150 | 2008-2014 | Base, Base Level 2, Chateau, RV Prep, XL, XLT | 4.6L V8, 8 Cyl 4.6 L FLEX, 8 Cyl 4.6 L GAS
- E-250 | 2008-2014 | Base, Base Level 2, Chateau, RV Prep, XL, XLT | 4.6L V8, 8 Cyl 4.6 L FLEX, 8 Cyl 4.6 L GAS
- E-350/E-350 Super Duty | 2009-2014 | Base, Base Level 2, Chateau, RV Prep, XL, XLT | 4.6L V8
- E-450 Super Duty | 2009-2014 | Base, Base Level 2, Chateau, RV Prep, XL, XLT | 4.6L V8
- Expedition | 2003-2004 | Eddie Bauer, NBX, XLS, XLT, XLT Sport | 8 Cyl 4.6 L GAS
- Explorer | 2002-2004 | Eddie Bauer, Limited, NBX, XLT, XLT Sport | 8 Cyl 4.6 L GAS
- F-150 | 2004-2010 | FX2, FX4 Off Road, Lariat, Lincoln, STX, THE 60TH ANNIVERSARY EDITION, XL, XLT | 4.6L V8, 8 Cyl 4.6 L GAS
- F-150 Heritage | 2004 | XL, XLT | 8 Cyl 4.6 L GAS
- Mustang | 2001-2004 | GT, GT Bullitt, Mach 1 | 8 Cyl 4.6 L GAS
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Ford Vibration Damper Part Number: 1R3Z-6B321-BA
Product Specifications
- Other Name: Pulley - Crankshaft; Harmonic Balancer; Damper & Pulley
- Manufacturer Note: Inc. pulley and pulse ring.Only for engine tags AK-530/531-BA, SK-530/531-BA
Fits the following Ford Models:
- Mustang | 2001-2004 | Base | 6 Cyl 3.8 L GAS, 6 Cyl 3.9 L GAS

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Ford Harmonic Balancer

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Ford Harmonic Balancer eliminates crankshaft killing vibration to keep its engines smooth and alive. In 1903, Ford started and rewired the industry in 1913 with the moving line. EcoBoost turbos make the prime out of little fuel and leave additional money in the wallet. Ford combines the turbocharged EcoBoost punch and thrift to give drivers grin and range. SYNC pays attention to an easy voice command and switches tracks or reroutes over traffic. Ford brings cabins loaded with SYNC voice control such that playlists and maps respond to spoken word. Mirs scan Co-Pilot360 pushes steering, presses brakes when mirrors detect danger. Ford goes even safer with Co-Pilot360 equipment that notices lanes and stomps brakes before facing trouble. Electric pickups such as the Lightning sacrifice quick torque and noiseless dawns. Quality continues ascending with fresh ideas streaming directly off the test track to the driveway. Harmonic Balancer is mounted on the nose of the crank and connects a massive outer ring with a steel hub by rubber bond flexing with each discharge to absorb torsional elasticity before it can reach the crank and components. Harmonic Balancer also maintains the alignment of pulleys, thus belts remain on at redline without squeal. The engines often start to spin beyond the stock limits and an upgraded Harmonic Balancer smooths out the increased revs with the help of harder rubber and reduced ring tolerances. The 360-degree timing marks on the Harmonic Balancer are important to builders due to the fact that they start the ignition with a single glance.

Ford Harmonic Balancer Parts and Q&A

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1R3Z-6B321-BA
Q: How to service and repair the harmonic balancer and crankshaft pulley on Ford Mustang?
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The process of harmonic balancer and crankshaft pulley servicing begins with removal of the timing chain followed by wire harness disconnection with proper placement and subsequent removal of the radiator fan assembly. The service starts with removing the engine dynamic balance shaft through bolt removal which allows detachment of the balance shaft driver gear and thrust plate while separating the engine dynamic balance shaft into an assembly. When installing the engine dynamic balance shaft assembly into the cylinder block position the camshaft at 12 o'clock before alignment of the timing marks between the engine balance shaft drive gear and the engine balance shaft driven gear. When installation is perfect the timing marks on both the engine dynamic balance shaft keyway and camshaft keyway will be at 12 o'clock and 6 o'clock positions. The correct installation requires reattaching the radiator fan and shroud assembly before connecting the connector and installing the pin-type retainer and timing chain.
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8L2Z-6B321-C
Q: How to service the Harmonic Balancer on Ford Ranger?
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The service of crankshaft pulley starts with fan shroud removal followed by drive belt bolt loosening. The drive belt must be loosened from its position then removed from the bolt. A three-bolt puller represents the appropriate tool for assembling and disassembling the crankshaft pulley because prying with other objects can cause damage to the assembly. First remove the crankshaft pulley before you can remove its bolt along with the washer afterward to complete the pulley removal process. Put the washer onto the bolt before installation since it will help secure the crankshaft pulley assembly according to its specifications. Fitting the crankshaft pulley assembly with its bolt and washer enables drive belt reinstallation. The final step involves tightening the bolt while reinstalling the fan as well as the shroud.