Crankshaft Rear Seal: Removal

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2007 Ford Ranger. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

CAUTION: Avoid scratching or damaging the crankshaft rear seal running surface during removal of the crankshaft rear seal. Failure to follow this instruction may cause future oil leakage.

Remove the flexplate or flywheel. For additional information, refer to Flexplate or Flywheel in this article.
Remove the crankshaft spacer plate.
Remove the crankshaft spacer.

NOTE: The crankshaft rear seal may have a metal speedy sleeve. This sleeve must be removed before attempting to remove the seal.

Fig 1: Locating Speedy Sleeve

Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.

If necessary, remove the speedy sleeve using 2 screwdrivers or small pry bars.
Using the special tool, remove the crankshaft rear seal.

Fig 2: Removing Crankshaft Rear Seal Using Special Tool (303-409)
Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.