Crankshaft Rear Seal: Installation

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2006 Mercury Mariner and 2006 Ford Escape. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

NOTE: Apply clean engine oil to the seal lip and seal bore before installing the seal.

NOTE: Clean all sealing surfaces with metal surface prep.

1.
Using the Crankshaft Rear Main Oil Seal Installer Bolts and the Crankshaft Rear Main Oil Seal Installer, install the crankshaft rear oil seal.

Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY

2.

Install the flexplate. For additional information, refer to Flexplate .