Crankshaft Front Seal: Removal
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2006 Mercury Montego, 2006 Ford Freestyle, and 2006 Ford Five Hundred. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
- Remove the crankshaft pulley. For additional information, refer to CRANKSHAFT PULLEY .
- Using the special tool, remove the crankshaft front oil seal and discard. Installation
CAUTION:
Do not scratch or damage the sealing surfaces when using the special tool to remove the crankshaft front oil seal.
- Apply clean engine oil to the seal lip and seal bore before installing the seal.
- Using the special tools, install the crankshaft front oil seal.
- Install the crankshaft pulley. For additional information, refer to CRANKSHAFT PULLEY .
NOTE:
Clean all sealing surfaces with metal surface cleaner.