Crankshaft Rear Seal with Retainer Plate: Material

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MATERIAL SPECIFICATION

Item	Specification
Motorcraft® High Performance Engine RTV Silicone TA-357	WSE-M4G323-A6
Motorcraft® SAE 5W-20 Premium Synthetic Blend Motor Oil XO-5W20-QSP (US); Motorcraft® SAE 5W-20 Super Premium Motor Oil CXO-5W20-LSP12 (Canada); or equivalent	WSS-M2C930-A

NOTE: During engine repair procedures, cleanliness is extremely important. Any foreign material, including any material created while cleaning gasket surfaces that enters the oil passages, coolant passages or the oil pan, can cause engine failure.

NOTE: Failure to use Motorcraft® High Performance Engine RTV Silicone may cause the engine oil to foam excessively and result in serious engine damage.

NOTE: The crankshaft rear seal retainer must be installed and the bolts tightened within 4 minutes of sealant application.

Fig 1: Identifying RTV Silicone Applying Area

Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.

Apply a 3 mm (0.11 in) bead of Motorcraft® High Performance Engine RTV Silicone to the sealing surface of the crankshaft rear seal retainer.
Install the rear seal retainer and the 8 bolts in the sequence shown in illustration.
- Tighten in the sequence shown in illustration to 10 Nm (89 lb-in).
  
  Fig 2: Identifying Crankshaft Rear Seal Retainer And Bolts
  Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.

NOTE: Lubricate the seal lips and bore with clean engine oil prior to installation.

Fig 3: Identifying Rear Main Seal Installer On Crankshaft

Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.

Position the Rear Main Seal Installer onto the end of the crankshaft and slide a new crankshaft rear seal onto the tool.
Using the Rear Main Seal Installer and Handle, install the new crankshaft rear seal.

Fig 4: Identifying Rear Main Seal Installer And Handle
Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
Install the Crankshaft Position (CKP) sensor and install the bolt.
- Tighten to 10 Nm (89 lb-in).
  
  Fig 5: Locating CKP Sensor
  Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
Connect the CKP sensor electrical connector.

Fig 6: Locating Crankshaft Position Sensor Electrical Connector
Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
Using the Heavy Duty Floor Crane and Spreader Bar, install the engine onto the stand.

Fig 7: Identifying Heavy Duty Floor Crane And Spreader Bar
Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
Install the oil pan. For additional information, refer to OIL PAN .