Crankshaft Front Seal: Installation
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- Lubricate the crankshaft front seal bore with clean engine oil.
Material: Motorcraft® SAE 5W-20 Synthetic Blend Motor Oil / XO-5W20-QSP (WSS-M2C945-A)
- Using the special tools, install the crankshaft front seal. Use Special Service Tool: 303-102 Installer, Crankshaft Pulley, 303-1251 Installer, Front Seal.
- Lubricate the crankshaft front seal and the crankshaft pulley with clean engine oil.
Material: Motorcraft® SAE 5W-20 Synthetic Blend Motor Oil / XO-5W20-QSP (WSS-M2C945-A)
- Using the special tools, install the crankshaft pulley. Use Special Service Tool: 303-335 (T88T-6701-A) Installer, Front Cover Oil Seal., 303-102 Installer, Crankshaft Pulley.
- Install the new crankshaft bolt and the washer. Use the General Equipment: Strap Wrench
Torque: Stage 1: 89 lb.ft (120 Nm) Stage 2: Loosen: 1 turn(s) Stage 3: 37 lb.ft (50 Nm) Stage 4: 90 deg.
- Using the floor jack, raise the front of the engine to the installed position. Use the General Equipment: Wooden Block. Use the General Equipment: Trolley Jack
- Install the following items:
- Install the engine mount. Refer to: Engine Mount .
- Install the accessory drive belt. Refer to: Accessory Drive Belt .
- After completing the repairs, use the scan tool to perform the Misfire Monitor Neutral Profile Correction procedure following the on-screen instructions.