Crankshaft Front Seal: Installation

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1.

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

: Motorcraft® SAE 5W-20 Premium Synthetic Blend Motor Oil / XO-5W20-QSP (WSS-M2C945-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.

NOTE: If not secured within 5 minutes, the sealant must be removed and the sealing area cleaned. Failure to follow this procedure can cause future oil leakage.

Apply silicone gasket and sealant to the Woodruff key slot in the crankshaft pulley.

Material

: Silicone Gasket and Sealant / TA-30 (WSE-M4G323-A4)

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4.

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

: Motorcraft® SAE 5W-20 Premium Synthetic Blend Motor Oil / XO-5W20-QSP (WSS-M2C945-A)

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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.

Using the Strap Wrench, install a new crankshaft pulley bolt and the original washer.
Use the General Equipment: Strap Wrench

Torque:

Stage 1: 103 lb.ft (140 Nm)

Stage 2: Loosen: 360°

Stage 3: 74 lb.ft (100 Nm)

Stage 4: 90°

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7.

Install the following items:
- Refer to: AIR CONDITIONING (A/C) COMPRESSOR BELT .
- Refer to: ACCESSORY DRIVE BELT .

8.

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