Crankshaft Rear Seal with Retainer Plate: Removal
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2014 Ford Edge. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
- With the vehicle in NEUTRAL, position it on a hoist. For additional information, refer to JACKING & LIFTING .
- Remove the oil level indicator.
- Remove the flexplate. For additional information, refer to FLEXPLATE .
- Rotate the accessory drive belt tensioner counterclockwise and remove the accessory drive belt from the A/C compressor.
- Disconnect the 2 A/C compressor electrical connectors.
- Remove the A/C compressor nut, stud and the 2 bolts.
- Remove the drain plug and drain the engine oil.
- Remove the nut and the power steering pressure hose bracket from the engine front cover stud bolt.
- Remove the 4 engine front cover-to-oil pan fasteners.
- Remove the 13 bolts and the oil pan.
- Remove the 6 bolts and the crankshaft rear seal with retainer plate.