Crankshaft Front Seal: Installation
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- Clean all sealing surfaces with Motorcraft® Metal Surface Prep.
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NOTE: Apply clean Motorcraft® SAE 5W-20 Premium Synthetic Blend Motor Oil (US); Motorcraft® SAE 5W-20 Super Premium Motor Oil (Canada) to the crankshaft front seal bore in the engine front cover.
Using 303-1251 and 303-102 T74P-6316-B, install a new crankshaft front seal.
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NOTE: Do not use grease on seal or pulley hub as this may result in premature seal failure.NOTE: Apply clean Motorcraft® SAE 5W-20 Premium Synthetic Blend Motor Oil (US); Motorcraft® SAE 5W-20 Super Premium Motor Oil (Canada) to the crankshaft front seal contact surface.
Install the crankshaft pulley. Refer to CRANKSHAFT PULLEY .