Crankshaft Rear Seal: Removal

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2005 Lincoln LS. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

With the vehicle in NEUTRAL, position it on a hoist. For additional information, refer to JACKING & LIFTING .
Remove the flexplate. For additional information, refer to FLEXPLATE in this article .
Using the special tools, remove the crankshaft rear seal.

Discard the seal.

Fig 1: Removing Crankshaft Rear Seal

Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.