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Crankshaft Rear Seal: Installation

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    NOTE: Clean all sealing surfaces with metal surface prep.
    NOTE: Apply clean engine oil to the seal lip and seal bore before installing the seal.
    Fig 1: Installing Crankshaft Rear Oil Seal
    G06389287Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  1. Using the Crankshaft Rear Main Oil Seal Installer Bolts and the Crankshaft Rear Main Oil Seal Installer, install the crankshaft rear oil seal.
  2. Install the flexplate. For additional information, refer to FLEXPLATE .