Crankshaft Rear Seal with Retainer Plate - Installation

Crankshaft Rear Seal with Retainer Plate









NOTICE: During engine repair procedures, cleanliness is extremely important. Any foreign material, including any material created while cleaning gasket surfaces that enters the oil passages, coolant passages or the oil pan, can cause engine failure.

1. NOTICE: Failure to use Motorcraft(R) High Performance Engine RTV Silicone may cause the engine oil to foam excessively and result in serious engine damage.

NOTE: The crankshaft rear seal retainer must be installed and the bolts tightened within 4 minutes of sealant application.

Apply a 3 mm (0.11 in) bead of Motorcraft(R) High Performance Engine RTV Silicone to the sealing surface of the crankshaft rear seal retainer.





2. Install the rear seal retainer and the 8 bolts in the sequence shown.
- Tighten in the sequence shown to 10 Nm (89 lb-in).





3. 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.





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





5. Install the Crankshaft Position (CKP) sensor and install the bolt.
- Tighten to 10 Nm (89 lb-in).





6. Connect the CKP sensor electrical connector.





7. Using the Heavy Duty Floor Crane and Spreader Bar, install the engine onto the stand.





8. Install the oil pan. For additional information, refer to Oil Pan Oil Pan - Installation.