Crankshaft Rear Seal: Installation

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NOTE: Lubricate the outer diameter of the rubber seal with a solution of dish soap and water (approximately 50/50 mix) prior to assembly. Do not use any other type of lubricant.

NOTE: The crankshaft rear oil seal and wear sleeve are installed as an assembly.

Apply a bead of High Strength Threadlocker around the circumference of the outer rear edge of the secondary crankshaft flange.
Using the special tool, install the crankshaft rear oil seal.

Fig 1: Installing Crankshaft Rear Oil Seal Using Special Tool
Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
Install the flywheel front adapter.

Fig 2: Identifying Flywheel Front Adapter
Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
Install the flexplate and new bolts.
- Snug to 5 Nm (44 lb-in).
- Tighten to 94 Nm (69 lb-ft) in the sequence shown in Fig 3.
  
  Fig 3: Tightening Bolts In Sequence
  Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
Install the transmission. For additional information, refer to TRANSAXLE/TRANSMISSION - TORQSHIFT .