Crankshaft Rear Seal with Retainer Plate: Removal

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2015 Ford F-150. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

1.

Remove the flexplate. Refer to: Flexplate .

2.

Remove the crankshaft sensor ring.

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3.

Inspect the crankshaft sensor ring for damage. If the crankshaft sensor ring has been dropped or has any visual damage, it must be discarded.

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4.
1. 1.
  
  Reposition the CKP sensor electrical connector insulator.
1. 2.
  
  Disconnect the CKP sensor electrical connector.
1. 3.
  
  Remove the bolt and the CKP sensor.

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5.

Remove the bolts and the crankshaft rear seal and retainer plate.
- Discard the crankshaft rear seal and retainer plate.

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6.

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 all traces of old sealant.

Clean and inspect the mating surface. Refer to: RTV Sealing Surface Cleaning and Preparation . Use the General Equipment: Plastic Scraper

Material

: Motorcraft ® Silicone Gasket Remover / ZC-30-A

Material

: Metal Brake Parts Cleaner / PM-4-A, PM-4-B

Material

: Motorcraft ® Metal Surface Prep / ZC-31-B

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