Crankshaft Front Seal: Installation
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2011 Ford Pickup, 2011 Ford F550 Super Duty, 2011 Ford F450 Super Duty, and 2011 Ford Cab & Chassis. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
- Position the installation sleeve onto the crankshaft, slide the new front crankshaft seal over the installation sleeve onto the crankshaft.
- Remove the installation sleeve.
- Position the new front crankshaft slinger on the crankshaft.
- Using the Front Crank Seal Installer, install a new front crankshaft seal and front crankshaft slinger.
- Install the crankshaft pulley. For additional information, refer to CRANKSHAFT PULLEY in this service information.
NOTE:
Failure to install the front crankshaft seal with the part numbers facing out may result in engine damage.
NOTE:
Do not discard the installation sleeve provided with the front crankshaft seal. It is used for installation of the crankshaft seal.
NOTE:
Check for correct orientation of the installation sleeve prior to sliding the seal on the crankshaft.
NOTE:
Apply clean engine oil to the seal and crankshaft sealing surface.