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 .
- Remove the flexplate. Refer to FLEXPLATE .
- Remove the crankshaft sensor ring.
- Special Tool(s): Remover, Crankshaft Rear Oil Seal 303-519 (T95P-6701-EH) and Slide Hammer 307-005 (T59L-100-B).
Remove and discard the crankshaft rear seal.