Crankshaft Rear Oil Seal: Removal
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 1995 Ford Windstar. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
Rear main bearing oil seal is a one-piece seal. Remove transmission or transaxle. See TRANSMISSION REMOVAL & INSTALLATION article under TRANSMISSION SERVICING. Remove flexplate/flywheel. Punch hole in metal portion of seal with an awl. Remove seal with a slide hammer.