Crankshaft Rear Seal with Retainer Plate: Removal

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2006 Mercury Grand Marquis and 2006 Ford Crown Victoria. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

WARNING: If equipped with fire suppression system, depower the system. For important safety warnings and procedures, refer to FIRE SUPPRESSION SYSTEM .

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 .
Remove the engine-to-transmission spacer plate.

Fig 1: Removing Engine-To-Transmission Spacer Plate
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Use the special tools to remove the crankshaft oil slinger.

Fig 2: Removing Crankshaft Rear Oil Seal Slinger
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Use the special tools to remove the crankshaft rear seal.

Fig 3: Removing Crankshaft Rear Seal
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NOTE: LH shown, RH similar.

Fig 4: Removing Engine Mount Nuts

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Remove the 2 engine mount nuts.
Install the special tool to the RH cylinder head.

Fig 5: Installing Special Tool To RH Cylinder Head
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Install the special tool to the LH cylinder head.

Fig 6: Installing Special Tool To LH Cylinder Head
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Install the special tool.

Fig 7: Installing Special Tool
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Using the special tool, raise the engine.

Fig 8: Raising Engine
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Drain the engine oil.
- Install the drain plug when finished.
- Tighten to 13 Nm (10 lb-ft).
Detach the 2 pin-type wire harness retainers.
Remove the oil pan bolts in the sequence shown and partially lower the oil pan.

Fig 9: Removing Oil Pan Bolts In Sequence
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Remove the 3 bolts and position the oil pump screen and pickup tube into the oil pan and remove.
- Discard the pickup tube O-ring seal.
- Discard the oil pan gasket.
Remove the 6 bolts and the crankcase rear seal retainer plate.