Crankshaft Rear Seal: Installation

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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 1: Positioning Rear Main Seal Installer Onto End Of Crankshaft
Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
Using the Rear Main Seal Installer and Handle, install the new crankshaft rear seal.

Fig 2: Installing Crankshaft Rear Seal Using Rear Main Seal Installer And Handle
Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
Install the crankshaft sensor ring.
Install the flexplate. For additional information, refer to FLEXPLATE .