Crankshaft Rear Seal with Retainer Plate: Installation
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2005 Ford Pickup and 2005 Ford Cab & Chassis. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
- Clean and inspect the mating surface.
- Apply a 4.06-mm (0.16-in) bead of silicone gasket and sealant around the crankshaft rear seal retainer plate sealing surface.
- Install the crankshaft rear seal retainer plate and the 6 bolts in the sequence shown in 2 stages:
- Stage 1: Tighten to 10 Nm (89 lb-in).
- Stage 2: Tighten an additional 60 degrees.
- Install the 2 crankshaft rear seal retainer plate-to-oil pan bolts.
- Tighten to 20 Nm (15 lb-ft).
- Using the special tools, install the crankshaft rear seal.
- Using the special tools, install the crankshaft rear oil slinger.
- Install the flexplate or flywheel. For additional information, refer to FLEXPLATE or FLYWHEEL .
CAUTION:
Do not use metal scrapers, wire brushes, power abrasive discs or other abrasive means to clean the sealing surfaces. These tools cause scratches and gouges which make leak paths. Use a plastic scraping tool to remove all traces of old sealant.
NOTE:
Clean the sealing surfaces with silicone gasket remover and metal surface prep. Follow the directions on the packaging. Failure to follow this procedure can cause future oil leakage.
NOTE:
If the rear crankshaft seal retaining plate is not secured within 4 minutes, the sealant must be removed and the sealing area cleaned with metal surface cleaner. Allow to dry until there is no sign of wetness or 4 minutes, whichever is longer. Failure to follow this procedure can cause future oil leaks.
NOTE:
The silicone must be applied on the groove along the retainer plate.
Fig 1: Applying Bead Of Silicone Gasket And Sealant Around Crankshaft Rear Seal Retainer Sealing Surface
NOTE:
Lubricate the inner lip of the crankshaft rear seal with clean engine oil.