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    NOTE: The crankshaft rear seal and wear sleeve are installed as an assembly.
    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.
  1. Apply a bead of Threadlock 262 around the circumference of the outer rear edge of the secondary crankshaft flange.
    2. Fig 1: Installing Seal
    GF0005728Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  2. Using the special tool, install a new crankshaft rear seal.
    3. Fig 2: Identifying Flywheel Adapter
    G03887288Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  3. Install the flywheel front adapter.
    4. Fig 3: Identifying Flexplate/Flywheel Bolt Tightening Sequence
    G04614191Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  4. Install the flexplate or flywheel and tighten the new 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).


  1. 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.
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