Crankshaft Rear Seal: Installation

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NOTE: Failure to install the rear crankshaft seal with the part numbers facing out may result in engine damage.

NOTE: Do not use grease or petroleum jelly instead of engine oil. Failure to follow this may result in rear crankshaft seal leakage.

NOTE: Do not discard the installation sleeve provided with the rear crankshaft seal. It is used for installation of the crankshaft seal.

NOTE: Check for correct orientation of the installation sleeve prior to sliding the seal on the crankshaft.

NOTE: Apply clean engine oil to the outer diameter of the crankshaft seal and crankshaft sealing surface.

Position the installation sleeve onto the crankshaft, slide the new rear crankshaft seal over the installation sleeve onto the crankshaft.
- Remove the installation sleeve.
  
  Fig 1: Locating Crankshaft Installation Sleeve
  Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
Using the Rear Crank Seal Installer, install the new rear crankshaft seal.

Fig 2: Installing Rear Crankshaft Seal Using Rear Crank Seal Installer
Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
NOTE: Do not use magnetic screwdrivers or other magnetic tools around the Crankshaft Position (CKP) sensor and the crankshaft sensor pulse ring or damage to the components may occur.

Push the CKP sensor back in place and tighten the bolt.
- Tighten to 10 Nm (89 lb-in).
  
  Fig 3: Locating Crankshaft Position Sensor Bolt
  Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
Install the cylinder block opening cover.
Install the crankshaft sensor pulse ring.
Install the flexplate. For additional information, refer to FLEXPLATE .