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Crankshaft Rear Seal with Retainer Plate: Removal

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  1. Remove the oil pan. For additional information, refer to OIL PAN .
  2. Remove the flexplate. For additional information, refer to FLEXPLATE .
  3. Use the special tools to remove the crankshaft rear oil seal slinger.
    Fig 1: Removing Crankshaft Rear Oil Seal Slinger
    G01536530Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  4. Use the special tools to remove the crankshaft rear seal.
    Fig 2: Removing Crankshaft Rear Seal
    G01536531Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  5. Remove the six bolts and the crankcase rear seal retainer.
    Fig 3: Removing Crankcase Rear Seal Retainer
    G01536532Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.