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Item 3: Crankshaft Rear Seal Installation Note

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  1. Clean and inspect the mating surface.
    2. NOTE: Lubricate the crankshaft rear seal lips with clean engine oil prior to installation.
    Fig 1: Assembling Special Tools And Crankshaft Rear Seal
    G03243919Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  2. Assemble the special tools and the crankshaft rear seal.
  3. Install the special tools on the rear of the crankshaft.
    Fig 2: Installing Special Tools On Rear Of Crankshaft
    G03243920Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  4. Install the crankshaft rear seal. Tighten the center jack screw (303-S560) until the spacer (303-561) contacts the engine block.
Fig 3: Installing Crankshaft Rear Seal
G03243921Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
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