Crankshaft Front Seal: Installation

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1.

Lubricate the engine front cover bore with clean engine oil.
Material

: Motorcraft ® SAE 5W-30 Premium Synthetic Blend Motor Oil / XO-5W30-QSP (WSS-M2C946-A)

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2.

Using the special tools, install the new crankshaft front oil seal. Use Special Service Tool: 303-335 (T88T-6701-A) Installer, Front Cover Oil Seal., 303-1531 Installer, Front Crank Seal and Damper.

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3.

Lubricate the crankshaft front seal inner lip with clean engine oil.
Material

: Motorcraft ® SAE 5W-30 Premium Synthetic Blend Motor Oil / XO-5W30-QSP (WSS-M2C946-A)

Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY

4.

Lubricate the crankshaft pulley sealing surface with clean engine oil prior to installation.
Material

: Motorcraft ® SAE 5W-30 Premium Synthetic Blend Motor Oil / XO-5W30-QSP (WSS-M2C946-A)

Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY

5.

Using the special tools, install the crankshaft pulley. Use Special Service Tool: 303-335 (T88T-6701-A) Installer, Front Cover Oil Seal., 303-1531 Installer, Front Crank Seal and Damper.

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6.

NOTE: Use a universal pulley holder (such as an OTC 4754, or equivalent).

Using a universal pulley holder, install and tighten a new crankshaft pulley bolt.

Torque

: Stage 1: 166 lb.ft (225 Nm) Stage 2: Loosen: 360 ° Stage 3: 26 lb.ft (35 Nm) Stage 4: 270 °

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7.

Install the accessory drive belt. Refer to: ACCESSORY DRIVE BELT

8.

Install LH CAC intake pipe. Refer to: CHARGE AIR COOLER (CAC) INTAKE PIPE .

9.

After completing the repairs, perform the Misfire Monitor Neutral Profile Correction procedure using a diagnostic scan tool.