Crankshaft Rear Seal With Retainer Plate: Material

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ITEM SPECIFICATION TABLE

Item	Specification
Motorcraft® High Performance Engine RTV Silicone TA-357	WSE-M4G323-A6
Motorcraft® SAE 5W-20 Premium Synthetic Blend Motor Oil XO-5W20-QSP (US); Motorcraft® SAE 5W-20 Super Premium Motor Oil CXO-5W20-LSP12 (Canada); or equivalent	WSS-M2C930-A

NOTE: 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.

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

Fig 1: Identifying RTV Silicone Applying Area
Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
Install the rear seal retainer and the 8 bolts in the sequence shown in illustration below.
- Tighten in the sequence shown in illustration below to 10 Nm (89 lb-in).
Fig 2: Identifying Rear Seal Retainer With Bolt Tightening Sequence
Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
Position the Rear Main Seal Installer onto the end of the crankshaft and slide a new crankshaft rear seal onto the tool.
NOTE: Lubricate the seal lips and bore with clean engine oil prior to installation.

Fig 3: Identifying Rear Main Seal Installer
Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
Using the Rear Main Seal Installer and Handle, install the new crankshaft rear seal.

Fig 4: Identifying Rear Main Seal Installer And Handle
Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
Install the Crankshaft Position (CKP) sensor and install the bolt.
- Tighten to 10 Nm (89 lb-in).
Fig 5: Locating CKP Sensor & Bolt
Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
Connect the CKP sensor electrical connector.

Fig 6: Identifying Crankshaft Position (CKP) Sensor Electrical Connector
Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
Using the Heavy Duty Floor Crane and Spreader Bar, install the engine onto the stand.

Fig 7: Identifying Heavy Duty Floor Crane And Spreader Bar
Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
Install the oil pan. For additional information, refer to Removal and Installation .
Using the scan tool, perform the Misfire Monitor Neutral Profile Correction procedure, following the on-screen instructions.