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Crankshaft Rear Oil Seal: Installation

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    NOTE: Be sure the crankshaft rear sealing surface is clean and free of any rust or corrosion. To clean the crankshaft rear sealing surface, use extra-fine emery cloth or extra-fine 0000 steel wool with metal surface cleaner.
    Fig 1: Installing Crankshaft Rear Oil Seal On Special Tool
    G03274602Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  1. Lubricate the crankshaft rear oil seal with clean engine oil and install on the special tool.
  2. Using the special tool, install the crankshaft rear oil seal.
    Fig 2: Installing Crankshaft Rear Oil Seal
    G03274603Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  3. Install the flexplate. For additional information, refer to FLEXPLATE .
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