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Crankshaft Rear Seal: Removal

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2010 Mercury Mariner and 2010 Ford Escape. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
  1. With the vehicle in NEUTRAL, position it on a hoist. For additional information, refer to JACKING & LIFTING -- ESCAPE, ESCAPE HYBRID, MARINER & MARINER HYBRID .
  2. Remove the flywheel. For additional information, refer to FLYWHEEL .
  3. Drain the engine oil.
    • Install the drain plug.
    • Tighten to 28 Nm (21 lb-ft).
  4. NOTE: If the oil pan is not removed, damage to the rear oil seal retainer joint can occur.
  5. Remove the 17 bolts and the oil pan.
  6. Remove the 6 bolts and the crankshaft rear oil seal with retainer plate.