Crankshaft Rear Seal: Installation

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NOTE: Lubricate the seal lips and bore with clean engine oil prior to installation.

Position the Rear Main Seal Installer 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
Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
Using the Rear Main Seal Installer and Handle, install the new crankshaft rear seal.

Fig 2: Installing Crankshaft Rear Seal Using Rear Main Seal Installer And Handle
Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
Install the crankshaft sensor ring.
Install the flexplate or flywheel. For additional information, refer to FLEXPLATE or FLYWHEEL .