Crankshaft Rear Seal: Installation

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NOTE: Do not use metal scrapers, wire brushes, power abrasive discs or other abrasive means to clean the sealing surfaces. These tools cause scratches and gouges, which make leak paths. Use a plastic scraping tool to remove traces of sealant.

Fig 1: Removing Traces Of Sealant From Oil Pan Using Plastic Scraping Tool

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Plastic scraper.
Tighten in the sequence shown in illustration.
Special Tool(s) : 303-328 (Replacer, Rear Seal)

Torque : 10 Nm

Fig 2: Identifying Crankshaft Rear Seal Retainer Plate Bolts Tightening Sequence
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NOTE: If the oil pan is not secured within 10 minutes of sealant application, the sealant must be removed and the sealing area cleaned with metal surface prep. Allow to dry until there is no sign of wetness, or 10 minutes, whichever is longer. Failure to follow this procedure can cause future oil leakage.

Fig 3: Applying Bead Of Silicone Gasket And Sealant To Oil Pan-To-Engine Block And Oil Pan-To-Engine Front Cover Mating Surface

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Apply a continuous bead of the specified diameter from the specified tube.
Material : Motorcraft® Metal Surface Prep / ZC-31-A

Material : Silicone Gasket and Sealant / TA-30 (WSE-M4G323-A4)
Tighten finger tight.

Fig 4: Locating Oil Pan Bolts
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NOTE: The engine front cover-to-oil pan bolts must be tightened first to align the front surface of the oil pan flush with the front surface of the engine block.

Fig 5: Locating Engine Front Cover-To-Oil Pan Fasteners

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Torque : 10 Nm
Tighten in the sequence shown in illustration.
Torque : 20 Nm

Fig 6: Identifying Oil Pan Bolts Tightening Sequence
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Torque : 25 Nm

Fig 7: Locating A/C Compressor Bolts And Stud
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Fig 8: Locating Hose Clamps
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Install the following items:
1. Refer to: Flywheel .
2. Refer to: AIR CONDITIONING (A/C) COMPRESSOR BELT .
Fig 9: Identifying Oil Level Dip Stick
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Fill the engine with clean engine oil.
Material : Motorcraft® SAE 5W-30 Premium Synthetic Blend Motor Oil / XO-5W30-QSP (WSS-M2C946-A)