Crankshaft Rear Seal with Retainer Plate: Removal
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.
- Remove the flexplate. Refer to: Flexplate .
- Remove the crankshaft sensor ring.
- Inspect the crankshaft sensor ring for damage. If the crankshaft sensor ring has been dropped or has any visual damage, it must be discarded.
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- Disconnect the CKP sensor electrical connector.
- Remove the bolt and the CKP sensor.
- Remove the bolts and the crankshaft rear seal and retainer plate.
- Discard the crankshaft rear seal and retainer plate.
- Clean and prepare the RTV sealing surface. Refer to: RTV Sealing Surface Cleaning and Preparation . Use the General Equipment: Plastic Scraper