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.

Apply a 5 mm (0.196 in) bead of Motorcraft® High Performance Engine RTV Silicone to the 2 cylinder block/oil pan joints.

Fig 1: Applying Bead Of RTV Silicone To The 2 Cylinder Block/Oil Pan Joints
Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
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.

NOTE: Cast aluminum (early build) crankshaft retainer plate shown in illustration, stamped steel (late build) crankshaft rear seal retainer plate is similar.

NOTE: The stamped steel (late build) crankshaft rear seal retainer plate comes with the crankshaft rear seal.

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.

Fig 2: Locating 3 mm (0.11 in) Bead Of Motorcraft® High Performance Engine RTV Silicone On Sealing Surface Of Crankshaft Rear Seal Retainer
Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.

Cast aluminum (early build) crankshaft retainer plate
NOTE: Use the 2 oil pan bolts as handles during installation to avoid touching the sealant.

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.

Fig 3: Installing Crankshaft Rear Seal Retainer
Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
Install the 8 crankshaft rear seal retainer plate bolts. Tighten in the sequence shown in illustration.
- Tighten to 10 Nm (89 lb-in).
  
  Fig 4: Identifying Crankshaft Rear Seal Retainer Plate Bolts Tightening Sequence
  Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
Install the 2 oil pan-to-crankshaft rear seal retainer plate bolts.
- Tighten to 10 Nm (89 lb-in) plus an additional 45 degrees.
  
  Fig 5: Locating Oil Pan-To-Crankshaft Rear Seal Retainer Plate Bolts
  Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
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 6: Positioning Rear Main Seal Installer Onto End Of Crankshaft
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Using the Rear Main Seal Installer and Handle, install the new crankshaft rear seal.

Fig 7: Installing Crankshaft Rear Seal Using Rear Main Seal Installer And Handle
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Stamped steel (late build) crankshaft rear seal retainer plate
NOTE: Apply the specified lubricant to the specified component.

NOTE: Use the handles during installation to avoid touching the sealant.

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.

Fig 8: Installing Crankshaft Rear Seal Retainer At An Angle Above Oil Pan Flange
Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
Install the 8 crankshaft rear seal retainer plate bolts. Tighten in the sequence shown in illustration.
- Tighten to 10 Nm (89 lb-in).
  
  Fig 9: Identifying Crankshaft Rear Seal Retainer Plate Bolts Tightening Sequence
  Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
Install the 2 oil pan-to-crankshaft rear seal retainer plate bolts.
- Tighten to 10 Nm (89 lb-in) plus an additional 45 degrees.
  
  Fig 10: Locating Oil Pan-To-Crankshaft Rear Seal Retainer Plate Bolts
  Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  
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If equipped, install the skid plate and the 4 bolts.
- Tighten to 48 Nm (35 lb-ft).
Install the CKP sensor and the bolt.
- Tighten to 10 Nm (89 lb-in).
  
  Fig 11: Locating CKP Sensor And Bolt
  Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
Connect the CKP sensor electrical connector.

Fig 12: Locating Crankshaft Position (CKP) Sensor Electrical Connector
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Install the wiring harness grommet.

Fig 13: Locating Wiring Harness Grommet
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Position back the CKP heat shield. Install the nut and bolt.
- Tighten to 10 Nm (89 lb-in).
  
  Fig 14: Locating Crankshaft Position Heat Shield, Bolt And Nut
  Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
If equipped, install the exhaust system heat shield and the 2 bolts.
- Tighten to 20 Nm (177 lb-in).
  
  Fig 15: Locating Exhaust System Heat Shield And Bolts
  Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
Install the engine-to-transmission spacer plate.
Install the crankshaft sensor ring.

Fig 16: Identifying Crankshaft Sensor Ring
Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
Install the flexplate. Refer to FLEXPLATE .
After completing the repairs, use the scan tool to preform the Misfire Monitor Neutral Profile Correction procedure following the on-screen instructions.