Crankshaft Rear Seal with Retainer Plate: Installation

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2005 Ford Pickup. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

NOTE: If the crankshaft rear seal retaining plate is not secured within 4 minutes, the sealant must be removed and the sealing area cleaned with silicone gasket remover and metal surface prep. Follow the directions on the packaging. 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 4 mm (0.16 in) Bead Of Silicone Gasket And Sealant Around Crankshaft Rear Seal Retainer Plate Sealing Surface

Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.

Apply a 4 mm (0.16 in) bead of silicone gasket and sealant around the crankshaft rear seal retainer plate sealing surface.
Tighten the bolts in the sequence shown to 10 Nm (89 lb-in).

Fig 2: Identifying Tightening Sequence Of Retainer Plate Bolts
Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
Install the 2 rear oil pan bolts.
- Tighten to 20 Nm (15 lb-ft).

NOTE: Lubricate the crankshaft rear seal with engine oil before installation.

Fig 3: Installing Crankshaft Rear Oil Seal Using Special Tools

Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.

Using the special tools, install a new crankshaft rear seal.

NOTE: Lubricate the crankshaft oil slinger with clean engine oil before installation.

Fig 4: Installing New Crankshaft Rear Oil Slinger Using Special Tools

Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.

Using the special tools, install a new crankshaft oil slinger.
Install the engine rear cover plate.
Install the flexplate and the 6 bolts. Tighten the bolts in 2 stages in the sequence shown.
- Stage 1: Tighten to 20 Nm (15 lb-ft).
- Stage 2: Tighten to 80 Nm (59 lb-ft).
Fig 5: Identifying Tightening Sequence Of Flexplate Bolts
Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
Install the transmission. For additional information, refer to AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION - 4R70E/4R75E .