Crankshaft Rear Seal with Retainer Plate: Installation

Using the special tool, position the crankshaft rear oil seal with retainer plate onto the crankshaft.

Fig 1: Identifying Special Tool (303-328)
Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
Install the crankshaft rear oil seal with retainer plate and 6 bolts.
- Tighten in the sequence shown to 10 Nm (89 lb-in).
  
  Fig 2: Identifying Retainer Plate Bolts Tightening Sequence
  Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.

CAUTION: Do not use metal scrapers, wire brushes, power abrasive discs or other abrasive means to clean the sealing surfaces. These tools cause scratches and gouges, which make leak paths. Use a plastic scraping tool to remove traces of sealant.

Clean and inspect all the oil pan, cylinder block and front cover flange mating surfaces.

NOTE: If the oil pan is not secured within 4 minutes of sealant application, the sealant must be removed and the sealing area cleaned with metal surface cleaner. Allow to dry until there is no sign of wetness, or 4 minutes, whichever is longer. Failure to follow this procedure can cause future oil leakage.

NOTE: The oil pan must be installed and the bolts tightened within 4 minutes of applying the silicone gasket and sealant.

Apply a 2.5 mm (0.10 in) bead of silicone gasket and sealant to the oil pan.
- Install the oil pan and the 2 bolts finger-tight.
  
  Fig 3: Identifying Rear Oil Pan Bolts
  Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
Install the 4 bolts.
- Tighten to 10 Nm (89 lb-in).
  
  Fig 4: Locating Bolts
  Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
Install the remaining oil pan bolts.
- Tighten in the sequence shown to 25 Nm (18 lb-ft).
  
  Fig 5: Identifying Tightening Sequence Of Oil Pan Bolts
  Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
Install the oil level indicator and tube. For additional information, refer to OIL LEVEL INDICATOR AND TUBE in this article.
Install the flywheel or flexplate. For additional information, refer to FLYWHEEL or FLEXPLATE in this article.