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Crankshaft Front Seal: Installation

  1. Clean all sealing surfaces with Motorcraft® Metal Surface Prep.
  2. 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.

    Fig 1: Installing Crankshaft Front Seal
    G08028949Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  3. 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 .