Crankshaft Rear Seal with Retainer Plate: Removal

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2008 Ford RV Cutaway, 2008 Ford Econoline, 2008 Ford E450 Super Duty, and 2008 Ford Cutaway. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

Remove the oil pan. For additional information, refer to Oil Pan .
Using the special tools, lower the engine.

Fig 1: Special Tool (303-F070)

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NOTE: RH shown, LH similar.

Install the 4 engine support insulator-to-crossmember nuts.
- Tighten to 90 Nm (66 lb-ft).

Fig 2: Engine Support Insulator-To-Crossmember Nuts

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Remove the flexplate. For additional information, refer to Flexplate .
Remove the engine rear cover plate.
Using the special tools, remove and discard the crankshaft oil slinger.

Fig 3: Removing Crankshaft Rear Oil Seal Slinger

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Using the special tools, remove and discard the crankshaft rear seal.

Fig 4: Removing Crankshaft Rear Seal

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Remove the 6 bolts and the crankshaft rear seal retainer plate.

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 all traces of old sealant.

NOTE: Clean the sealing surfaces with silicone gasket remover and metal surface prep. Follow the directions on the packaging. Failure to follow this procedure can cause future oil leakage.

Clean and inspect the mating surface.