Crankshaft Rear Seal: Installation
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2008 Ford Econoline, 2008 Ford E450 Super Duty, and 2008 Ford Cutaway. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
Original seal
- Using the Crankshaft Rear Seal and Wear Ring Installer, install a new crankshaft rear oil seal.
- Using the Crankshaft Rear Seal and Wear Ring Installer and the plastic step up tool packaged with the new seal, install the crankshaft rear seal.
- Install the flywheel front adapter.
- Install the flexplate and tighten the 10 new bolts in 2 stages, in the sequence shown.
- Stage 1: Tighten to 5 Nm (44 lb-in).
- Stage 2: Tighten to 94 Nm (69 lb-ft).
- Install the transmission. For additional information, refer to AUTOMATIC TRANSAXLE/TRANSMISSION - TORQSHIFT article.
NOTE:
An original seal will have a flat wear sleeve and no pre-applied threadlock.
NOTE:
The crankshaft rear oil seal and wear sleeve are installed as an assembly.
NOTE:
Lubricate the outer diameter of the rubber seal with a solution of dish soap and water (approximately 50/50 mix) prior to assembly. Do not use any other type of lubricant.
NOTE:
Apply a bead of threadlock around the circumference of the outer rear edge of the secondary crankshaft flange.
Redesigned seal
NOTE:
The crankshaft rear oil seal and wear sleeve are 1 piece and need to be installed as an assembly. Do not separate the wear sleeve from the seal or damage to the seal will occur. The metal face of the wear sleeve must be installed so it is on the outside of the engine (facing the transmission).
NOTE:
The rear main seal face and the wear sleeve must be flush with the rear engine cover or damage to the rear main seal or wear sleeve may occur.
NOTE:
A redesigned seal will have a flanged wear sleeve and pre-applied threadlock.
NOTE:
Lubricate the outer diameter of the rubber seal with clean engine oil.
NOTE:
Do not allow the engine to rotate during the installation of the rear main seal and wear sleeve.
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