Crankshaft Rear Seal: Installation

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NOTE: Lubricate the crankshaft rear seal with clean engine oil prior to installation.

Using the Rear Main Seal Installer and Handle, install a new crankshaft rear seal.

Fig 1: Installing Crankshaft Rear Seal Using Rear Main Seal Installer And Handle
Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
NOTE: Inspect the ignition pulse ring for damage. If the ignition pulse ring has been dropped or has any visual damage, it must be discarded.

With the inset hole on the crankshaft ignition pulse ring aligned with the inset hole on the crankshaft flange, install the crankshaft ignition pulse ring.

Fig 2: Locating Crankshaft Ignition Pulse Ring Inset Hole
Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
Install the engine rear cover plate.
Install the flexplate or flywheel. For additional information, refer to FLEXPLATE if equipped with an automatic transmission, or FLYWHEEL if equipped with a manual transmission.