Crankshaft Rear Seal with Retainer Plate: Removal
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 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 .
- Lower the engine.
- 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.
- Using the special tools, remove and discard the crankshaft rear seal.
- Remove the 2 rear oil pan bolts.
- Remove the 6 crankshaft rear seal retainer plate bolts and the crankshaft rear seal retainer plate.
- Clean and inspect the mating surface.
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.