Crankshaft Rear Oil Seal: Removal
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2003 Ford RV Cutaway, 2003 Ford Econoline, 2003 Ford E550 Super Duty, 2003 Ford E450 Super Duty, and 2003 Ford Cutaway. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
- Remove the transmission. For additional information, refer to AUTOMATIC TRANSAXLE/TRANSMISSION-4R70W .
- Remove the bolts, spacers and flexplate.
- Remove the crankshaft rear oil seal retaining bolts and the crankshaft rear oil seal.
- Inspect the crankshaft rear oil seal, wear sleeve and alignment dowel pins for damage. Install new as necessary.
CAUTION:
Do not bend the rear retaining plate during crankshaft rear oil seal removal.