Crankshaft Rear Seal - Early Build: Installation
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2008 Ford Pickup, 2008 Ford F550 Super Duty, 2008 Ford F450 Super Duty, and 2008 Ford Cab & Chassis. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
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- Apply a bead of threadlock around the circumference of the outer rear edge of the secondary crankshaft flange.
- Using the Crankshaft Rear Seal and Wear Ring Installer, install a new crankshaft rear seal.
- If equipped, install the flywheel front adapter.
- Install the flexplate or flywheel and 10 new bolts. Tighten the bolts in 2 stages, in the sequence shown.
- Stage 1: Tighten to 5 Nm (44 lb-in).
- Stage 2: Tighten to 94 Nm (69 lb-ft).
- Install the clutch disc and pressure plate. For additional information, refer to CLUTCH article.
- Install the transmission. For additional information, refer to AUTOMATIC TRANSAXLE/TRANSMISSION - TORQSHIFT article for automatic transmissions or MANUAL TRANSAXLE/TRANSMISSION - ZF 6-SPEED article for manual transmissions.
NOTE:
The crankshaft rear oil seal and wear sleeve are installed as an assembly. Separating them may damage the seals.
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