Crankshaft Rear Seal: Installation

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NOTE: Failure to install the rear crankshaft seal with the part numbers facing out may result in engine damage.

NOTE: Do not discard the installation sleeve provided with the rear 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 outer diameter of the crankshaft seal and crankshaft sealing surface.

Fig 1: Locating Rear Crankshaft Seal At Installation Sleeve

Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.

Position the installation sleeve onto the crankshaft, slide the new rear crankshaft seal over the installation sleeve onto the crankshaft.
- Remove the installation sleeve.
Using the Rear Crank Seal Installer, install the new rear crankshaft seal.

Fig 2: Installing Rear Crankshaft Seal Using Rear Crank Seal Installer
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Push the CKP sensor back in place and tighten the bolt.
- Tighten to 10 Nm (89 lb-in).
Fig 3: Locating Crankshaft Position Sensor Bolt
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Install the cylinder block opening cover.

Fig 4: Locating Cylinder Block Opening Cover
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Install the ignition pulse crankshaft sensor ring.
Install the flexplate. For additional information, refer to FLEXPLATE in this service information.