Crankshaft Rear Seal: Removal

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2008 Mercury Sable, 2008 Ford Taurus X, and 2008 Ford Taurus. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

With the vehicle in NEUTRAL, position it on a hoist. For additional information, refer to JACKING AND LIFTING article.
Remove the flexplate. For additional information, refer to Flexplate .
Remove the crankshaft sensor ring.
Using the Crankshaft Rear Oil Seal Remover and Slide Hammer, remove and discard the crankshaft rear seal.
- Clean all sealing surfaces with metal surface prep.

Fig 1: Removing Crankshaft Rear Seal Using Special Tools (303-519) & (307-005)

Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.