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Crankshaft Rear Seal: Installation

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    CAUTION: Do not use metal scrapers, wire brushes, power abrasive discs or other abrasive means to clean the aluminum retainer plate. These tools cause scratches and gouges which make leak paths. Use a plastic scraping tool to remove all traces of old sealant.
  1. Clean and inspect the mating surface.
    2. NOTE: Lubricate the inner lip of the crankshaft rear seal with clean engine oil.
    Fig 1: Installing Crankshaft Rear Seal Using Special Tool
    G02770783Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  2. Using the special tools, install the crankshaft rear seal.
  3. Using the special tools, install the crankshaft rear oil slinger.
    Fig 2: Installing Crankshaft Rear Oil Slinger Using Special Tool
    G02770784Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  4. Install the flexplate. Refer to FLEXPLATE - AUTOMATED EQUIPMENT  or FLYWHEEL - MANUAL TRANSMISSION .
  5. Connect the battery ground cable. Refer to BATTERY, MOUNTING AND CABLES .
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