Crankshaft Rear Seal: Removal
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2013 Ford Explorer. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
NOTE:
The engine is equipped with a cast aluminum (early build) or stamped steel (late build) crankshaft rear seal retainer plate. This procedure is for engines equipped with a cast aluminum plate only. If the engine is equipped with a stamped steel plate, the seal and plate must be removed as an assembly. Refer to CRANKSHAFT REAR SEAL WITH RETAINER PLATE .
- With the vehicle in NEUTRAL, position it on a hoist. REFER to JACKING AND LIFTING .
- Remove the flexplate. Refer to FLEXPLATE .
- Remove the crankshaft sensor ring.
- Using 303-519 T95P-6701-EH and 307-005 T59L-100-B, remove and discard the crankshaft rear seal.