Crankshaft Rear Seal: Installation
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2018 Ford Edge. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
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NOTE: If the crankshaft rear seal is not secured within 10 minutes of sealant application, the sealant must be removed and the sealing area cleaned. Failure to follow this procedure can cause future oil leakage.
Apply a 3 mm (0.118 in) bead of silicone to the oil pan surface and a 5 mm (0.196 in) bead at the T-joints.
Material: Motorcraft® High Performance Engine RTV Silicone / TA-357 (WSE-M4G323-A6)
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- Install the crankshaft rear main oil seal installer. Use Special Service Tool: 303-328 (T88P-6701-B1) Replacer, Rear Seal.
- Install the crankshaft rear seal retainer at an angle above the oil pan flange to avoid scraping off the sealer.
- Tilt the seal retainer up and onto the rear of the cylinder block.
- Using the special tool, seat the crankshaft rear seal. Use Special Service Tool: 303-328 (T88P-6701-B1) Replacer, Rear Seal.
- Install the bolts and tighten in sequence shown. Remove Special Service Tool: 303-328 (T88P-6701-B1) Replacer, Rear Seal.
Torque: 89 lb.in (10 Nm)
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- Remove the oil pan drain bolt and drain the engine oil. Use the General Equipment: Oil Drain Equipment
- Install the oil pan drain bolt.
Torque: 20 lb.ft (27 Nm)
- Remove and discard the engine oil filter.
- Lubricate the oil filter seal with clean engine oil and install.
Material: Engine Oil - SAE 5W-30 - Synthetic Blend Motor Oil / XO-5W30-Q1SP (WSS-M2C946-B1)
Torque: Stage 1: 71 lb.in (8 Nm) Stage 2: 180 deg.
- Fill the engine with clean engine oil. Refer to: Specifications .
Material: Engine Oil - SAE 5W-30 - Synthetic Blend Motor Oil / XO-5W30-Q1SP (WSS-M2C946-B1)
- Install the flexplate. Refer to: Flexplate .