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Crankshaft Rear Seal: Installation

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    NOTE: Lubricate the seal lips and bore with clean engine oil prior to installation.
    Fig 1: Positioning Rear Main Seal Installer Onto End Of Crankshaft
    G07784512Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  1. Position the Rear Main Seal Installer onto the end of the crankshaft and slide a new crankshaft rear seal onto the tool.
  2. Using the Rear Main Seal Installer and Handle, install the new crankshaft rear seal.
    Fig 2: Installing Crankshaft Rear Seal Using Rear Main Seal Installer And Handle
    G07784513Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  3. Install the crankshaft sensor ring.
  4. Install the flexplate. For additional information, refer to FLEXPLATE  in this service information.
  5. Using the scan tool, perform the Misfire Monitor Neutral Profile Correction procedure, following the on-screen instructions.