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Crankshaft Rear Seal: Installation

  1. Clean all sealing surfaces with Motorcraft® Metal Surface Prep.
  2. NOTE: Lubricate the seal lips and bore with clean Motorcraft® SAE 5W-20 Premium Synthetic Blend Motor Oil (US); Motorcraft® SAE 5W-20 Super Premium Motor Oil (Canada) prior to installation.

    Position 303-1250  onto the end of the crankshaft and slide a new crankshaft rear seal onto the tool.

    Fig 1: Positioning Rear Main Seal Installer Onto End Of Crankshaft
    G08029524Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  3. Using 303-1250  and 205-153  (T80T-4000-W), install the new crankshaft rear seal.
    Fig 2: Installing Crankshaft Rear Seal Using Rear Main Seal Installer And Handle
    G08029525Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  4. Install the crankshaft sensor ring.
    Fig 3: Identifying Crankshaft Sensor Ring
    G08029522Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  5. Install the flexplate. REFER to Flexplate .