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Crankshaft Rear Seal with Retainer Plate: Installation

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    NOTE: Failure to use Motorcraft® High Performance Engine RTV Silicone may cause the engine oil to foam excessively and result in serious engine damage.
    NOTE: The crankshaft rear seal retainer must be installed and the bolts tightened within 10 minutes of sealant application.
    Fig 1: Locating Bead Of Motorcraft® High Performance Engine RTV Silicone Applying Area On Cylinder Block/Oil Pan Joints
    G07958913Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  1. Apply a 5 mm (0.196 in) bead of Motorcraft® High Performance Engine RTV Silicone to the 2 cylinder block/oil pan joints.
    2. NOTE: Failure to use Motorcraft® High Performance Engine RTV Silicone may cause the engine oil to foam excessively and result in serious engine damage.
    NOTE: The crankshaft rear seal retainer must be installed and the bolts tightened within 10 minutes of sealant application.
    Fig 2: Locating Bead Of Motorcraft® High Performance Engine RTV Silicone Applying Area On Sealing Surface Of Crankshaft Rear Seal Retainer
    G07958914Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  2. Apply a 3 mm (0.11 in) bead of Motorcraft® High Performance Engine RTV Silicone to the sealing surface of the crankshaft rear seal retainer.
    3. NOTE: Use the 2 oil pan bolts as handles during installation to avoid touching the sealant.
    Fig 3: Installing Crankshaft Rear Seal Retainer
    G07958915Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  3. Install the crankshaft rear seal retainer at an angle above the oil pan flange to avoid scraping off the sealer. Tilt the seal retainer up and onto the rear of the cylinder block.
  4. Install the 8 bolts and tighten in the sequence shown in illustration to 10 Nm (89 lb-in).
    Fig 4: Identifying Crankshaft Rear Seal Bolts Tightening Sequence
    G07958916Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  5. Install the 2 oil pan-to-crankshaft rear seal retainer plate bolts.
    • Tighten to 10 Nm (89 lb-in) plus an additional 45 degrees.
    6. NOTE: Lubricate the seal lips and bore with clean engine oil prior to installation.
    Fig 5: Positioning Rear Main Seal Installer Onto End Of Crankshaft
    G07958917Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  6. Position the Rear Main Seal Installer onto the end of the crankshaft and slide a new crankshaft rear seal onto the tool.
  7. Using the Rear Main Seal Installer and Handle, install the new crankshaft rear seal.
    Fig 6: Installing Crankshaft Rear Seal
    G07958918Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  8. If equipped, install the skid plate and the bolts.
    • Tighten to 48 Nm (35 lb-ft).
  9. Install the CKP sensor and the bolt.
    • Tighten to 10 Nm (89 lb-in).
      Fig 7: Locating CKP Sensor And Bolt
      G07958909Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  10. Connect the CKP sensor electrical connector.
    Fig 8: Locating Crankshaft Position (CKP) Sensor Electrical Connector
    G07958920Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  11. Install the wiring harness grommet.
    Fig 9: Locating Wiring Harness Grommet
    G07958907Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  12. Install the wiring harness retainer stud bolt.
    • Tighten to 10 Nm (89 lb-in).
      Fig 10: Locating Wiring Harness Retainer Stud Bolt
      G06501781Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  13. Install the heat shield, the nut and the bolt.
    • Tighten to 10 Nm (89 lb-in).
      Fig 11: Locating Heat Shield With Bolt And Nut
      G07958906Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  14. Install the engine-to-transmission spacer plate.
  15. Install the crankshaft sensor ring.
  16. Install the flexplate. For additional information, refer to FLEXPLATE  .
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