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Flexplate Or Flywheel And Crankshaft Rear Seal: Notes

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Special Tool(s) 

Fig 1: Identifying Special Tool(s)
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MATERIAL SPECIFICATION

Item Specification
Super Premium SAE 5W-20 XO-5W20-QSP or equivalent WSS-M2C153-H
  1. With the vehicle in neutral, position it on a hoist. For additional information, refer to JACKING & LIFTING .
  2. Remove the transaxle. For additional information, refer to AUTOMATIC TRANSAXLE/TRANSMISSION .
  3. Remove the parts in the order indicated in the following illustration.

To remove individual parts, only carry out the listed steps: 

Part Steps
Flexplate 1 - 2
Crankshaft rear seal 1 - 3
Fig 2: Flywheel And Crankshaft Rear Seal Removal Sequence
G03243917Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.