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Crankshaft Rear Seal: Installation

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    NOTE: Be sure the crankshaft rear sealing surface is clean and free of any rust or corrosion. To clean the crankshaft rear seal surface area, use extra-fine emery cloth or extra-fine 0000 steel wool with metal surface prep.
    Fig 1: Lubricating Crankshaft Rear Oil Seal With Clean Engine Oil
    G03947108Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  1. Lubricate the crankshaft rear oil seal with clean engine oil and install it on the special tool.
  2. Install the special tools.
    Fig 2: Installing Special Tools
    G03947109Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  3. Position the crankshaft rear seal and the special tool.
    Fig 3: Positioning Crankshaft Rear Seal And Special Tool
    G03947110Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  4. Using the special tool, install the crankshaft rear seal.
    Fig 4: Installing Crankshaft Rear Seal Using Special Tool
    G03947111Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  5. Install the flexplate-to-crankshaft spacer.
  6. Install the spacer plate.
  7. Install the flexplate. For additional information, refer to FLEXPLATE .
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