Crankshaft Rear Seal: Installation
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2005 Ford Pickup, 2005 Ford F550 Super Duty, 2005 Ford F450 Super Duty, and 2005 Ford Cab & Chassis. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
- 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.
- Install the flywheel front adapter.
- Install the flexplate or flywheel.
- Install the new bolts.
- Snug all bolts to 5 Nm (44 lb-in)
- Tighten all bolts to 94 Nm (69 lb-ft) in the sequence shown.
- Install the clutch disc and pressure plate. For additional information, refer to CLUTCH .
- Install the transmission. For additional information, refer to AUTOMATIC TRANSAXLE/TRANSMISSION - TORQSHIFT for automatic transmissions or MANUAL TRANSAXLE/TRANSMISSION - ZF 6-SPEED for manual transmissions.
All vehicles
NOTE:
The crankshaft rear oil seal and wear sleeve are installed as an assembly.
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.
Vehicles with manual transmission
All vehicles