Crankshaft Rear Seal: Installation
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2011 Mercury Milan, 2011 Lincoln MKZ, and 2011 Ford Fusion. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
- Using the Crankshaft Rear Main Oil Seal Installer, position the crankshaft rear oil seal with retainer plate onto the crankshaft.
- Install the crankshaft rear oil seal with retainer plate and bolts.
- Tighten in the sequence shown in illustration to 10 Nm (89 lb-in).
- Clean and inspect all the oil pan and cylinder block mating surfaces.
- Apply a 2.5 mm (0.09 in) bead of silicone gasket and sealant to the oil pan.
- Install the oil pan. Install the 2 oil pan bolts finger-tight.
- Install the 4 bolts.
- Tighten to 10 Nm (89 lb-in).
- Install the remaining oil pan bolts and tighten the oil pan bolts in the sequence shown in illustration to 25 Nm (18 lb-ft).
- Install the flywheel. For additional information, refer to FLYWHEEL in this service information.
- Fill the engine with clean engine oil.
NOTE:
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 and metal surface cleaner to remove traces of sealant.
NOTE:
If the oil pan is not secured within 4 minutes of sealant application, the sealant must be removed and the sealing area cleaned with metal surface prep. 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 leakage.
NOTE:
The oil pan must be installed and the bolts tightened within 4 minutes of applying the silicone gasket and sealant.