Crankshaft Rear Seal: Removal
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- Remove the flywheel. Refer to: Flywheel .
- Remove the bolts and the crankshaft rear seal, discard the crankshaft rear seal.
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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 traces of sealant.
Clean and inspect the oil pan and cylinder block mating surfaces. Refer to: RTV Sealing Surface Cleaning and Preparation . Use the General Equipment: Plastic Scraper
Material
: Motorcraft® Silicone Gasket Remover / ZC-30-A
Material
: Motorcraft® Metal Brake Parts Cleaner / PM-4-A, PM-4-B
Material
: Motorcraft® Metal Surface Prep Wipes / ZC-31-B