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Crankshaft Rear Seal: Installation

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    NOTE: Be sure the crankshaft rear sealing surface is clean and free of any rust or corrosion. To clean the crankshaft rear seal surface area, use extra-fine emery cloth or extra-fine 0000 steel wool with metal surface prep.
  1. Lubricate the crankshaft rear seal with clean engine oil.
  2. Install the special tools.
    Fig 1: Identifying Special Tool (303-527, 303-528)
    GF0009374Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  3. Position the crankshaft rear seal.
    Fig 2: Identifying Crankshaft Rear Seal, Special Tool (303-527, 303-528)
    GF0009375Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  4. Using the special tool, install the crankshaft rear seal.
    Fig 3: Installing Crankshaft Rear Oil Seal Using Special Tool
    GF0009376Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  5. Install the crankshaft spacer.
  6. Install the spacer plate.
  7. Install the flexplate or flywheel. For additional information, refer to Flexplate  or Flywheel  in this article.
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