Crankshaft Rear Seal: Installation

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NOTE: Lubricate the crankshaft rear seal with clean engine oil prior to installation.

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

Fig 1: Using Special Tools To Install New Crankshaft Rear Seal

Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.

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

Using the special tools, install a new crankshaft oil slinger.

Fig 2: Installing Crankshaft Rear Oil Slinger Using Special Tools

Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.

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 3: Identifying Tightening Sequence Of Flexplate Bolts

Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.

Install the transmission. For additional information, refer to AUTOMATIC TRANSAXLE/TRANSMISSION - 4R70E/4R75E article.