Crankshaft Rear Seal with Retainer Plate: Installation

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Using the special tool, position the crankshaft rear oil seal with retainer plate onto the crankshaft.

Fig 1: Identifying Special Tool (303-328)
Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
Install the 6 crankshaft rear seal with retainer plate bolts.
- Tighten in the sequence shown to 10 Nm (89 lb-in).
  
  Fig 2: Identifying Tightening Sequence Of Crankshaft Rear Oil Seal Bolts
  Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
Install the oil pan. For additional information, refer to Oil Pan in this article.
Install the flywheel or flexplate. For additional information, refer to Flexplate or Flywheel in this article.