Crankshaft Rear Seal

Crankshaft Rear Seal









Removal

NOTE: The Boss(R) 302 requires Motorcraft(R) SAE 5W-50 Full Synthetic Motor Oil, all other 5.0L (4V) engines require Motorcraft(R) SAE 5W-20 Premium Synthetic Blend Motor Oil.

1. With the vehicle in NEUTRAL, position it on a hoist.

2. Remove the flywheel or flexplate. For additional information, refer to Flexplate or Flywheel and Crankshaft Rear Seal- Exploded View Flexplate Or Flywheel and Crankshaft Rear Seal - Exploded View and Flexplate Flexplate or Flywheel Removal and Replacement.

3. Remove the engine separator plate.

4. NOTE: Inspect the crankshaft sensor ring for damage. If the crankshaft sensor ring has been dropped or has any visual damage, it must be discarded.
Remove the crankshaft sensor ring.


5. Using the Slide Hammer and the Crankshaft Rear Oil Seal Remover, remove and discard the crankshaft rear seal.
- Clean all sealing surfaces with metal surface prep.






Installation

1. NOTE: Lubricate the seal lips and bore with clean engine oil prior to installation.
Position the Rear Main Seal Installer onto the end of the crankshaft and slide a new crankshaft rear seal onto the tool.






2. Using the Rear Main Seal Installer and Handle, install the new crankshaft rear seal.





3. Install the crankshaft sensor ring.

4. Install the engine separator plate.

5. Install the flywheel or flexplate. For additional information, refer to Flexplate or Flywheel and Crankshaft Rear Seal- Exploded View Flexplate Or Flywheel and Crankshaft Rear Seal - Exploded View and Flexplate Flexplate or Flywheel Removal and Replacement.