Crankshaft Rear Seal: Installation

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NOTE: Make sure that the mating faces are clean and free of foreign material.

NOTE: The new crankshaft rear seal is supplied with an alignment sleeve which must be removed after installation.

NOTE: Do not remove the alignment sleeve from the crankshaft rear seal prior to installation on the crankshaft.

Install the rear crankshaft seal and the bolts in sequence shown.

Torque: Stage 1: Tighten bolts 1 through 6 to: 35 lb.in (4 Nm) Stage 2: Tighten bolts 1 through 6 to: 89 lb.in (10 Nm)

Fig 1: Crankshaft Rear Seal Retainer Plate Tightening Sequence
Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
Install the following items:
1. Install the oil pan. Refer to: Oil Pan .
2. Install the flywheel. Refer to: Flywheel .