Crankshaft Rear Oil Seal: Installation
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The crankshaft rear oil seal and wear sleeve are installed as an assembly.
- Apply RTV Silicone Sealant (F5TZ-19G204-AB) to the rear oil seal retaining ring and the crankshaft rear oil seal retaining bolts.
- Using the Driver Handle (205-153, T80T-4000-W) and the Crankshaft Rear Oil Seal Service Set (303-S485, T94T-6701-AH), install the crankshaft rear oil seal. See Fig 1. Install and tighten crankshaft rear oil seal retaining bolts to specification. See Figure. See TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS .
- On vehicles equipped with an A/T, install the flexplate spacers and bolts. See FLEXPLATE . On vehicles equipped with an M/T, install the flexplate spacers and bolts. See FLYWHEEL .
- Install transmission. On vehicles equipped with an A/T, see appropriate REMOVAL & INSTALLATION article in AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSIONS. On vehicles equipped with an M/T, CLUTCHES article for 2002 models or MANUAL TRANSMISSION for 2003 models.