Crankshaft Rear Seal with Retainer Plate: Installation
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2007 Ford Pickup and 2007 Ford Cab & Chassis. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
- Clean and inspect the mating surface.
- Apply a 4.06 mm (0.16 in) bead of silicone gasket and sealant around the crankshaft rear seal retainer plate sealing surface.
- Install the crankshaft rear seal retainer plate and the 6 bolts in the sequence shown in 2 stages:
- Stage 1: Tighten to 10 N.m (89 lb-in).
- Stage 2: Tighten an additional 60 degrees.
- Using the special tools, install the crankshaft rear seal.
- Using the special tools, install the crankshaft rear oil slinger.
- Install the oil pan. For additional information, refer to Oil Pan in this article.
CAUTION:
Do not use metal scrapers, wire brushes, power abrasive discs or other abrasive means to clean the sealing surfaces. These tools cause scratches and gouges which make leak paths. Use a plastic scraping tool to remove all traces of old sealant.
NOTE:
Clean the sealing surfaces with silicone gasket remover and metal surface prep. Follow the directions on the packaging. Failure to follow this procedure can cause future oil leakage.
NOTE:
If the rear crankshaft seal retaining plate is not secured within 4 minutes, the sealant must be removed and the sealing area cleaned with silicone gasket remover and metal surface prep. Follow the directions on the packaging. Allow to dry until there is no sign of wetness, or 4 minutes, whichever is longer. Failure to follow this procedure can cause future oil leaks.
NOTE:
The silicone must be applied on the groove along the retainer plate.
Fig 1: Applying Bead Of Silicone Gasket And Sealant Around Crankshaft Rear Seal Retainer Plate Sealing Surface
NOTE:
Lubricate the inner lip of the crankshaft rear seal with clean engine oil.