Crankshaft Rear Seal with Retainer Plate: Installation

NOTE: If the rear crankshaft seal retaining plate is not secured within 4 minutes, the sealant must be removed and the sealing area cleaned. Failure to follow this procedure may cause future oil leaks.

Apply a 3.75 mm (0.147 in) bead of silicone gasket and sealant to the rear crankshaft seal retainer mating surface on the engine block.

Material: Motorcraft® High Performance Engine RTV Silicone / TA-357 (WSE-M4G323-A6)

Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
Install the crankshaft rear seal retainer plate and the bolts.
Torque: Stage 1: 89 lb.in (10 Nm) Stage 2: 30 deg.

Fig 1: Crankshaft Rear Seal Retainer Plate Bolts Tightening Sequence
Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
Lubricate the crankshaft rear seal bore and the seal lips with clean engine oil.

Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
- Position the special tool onto the end of the crankshaft. Use Special Service Tool: 303-1250 Seal Installer, Rear Main.
- Slide the new crankshaft rear seal onto the tool.
Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
Using the special tools, install the crankshaft rear seal. Use Special Service Tool: 205-153 (T80T-4000-W) Handle., 303-1250 Seal Installer, Rear Main.

Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
- Install the CKP sensor and the bolt.
  Torque: 89 lb.in (10 Nm)
- Connect the CKP sensor electrical connector.
Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
Install the oil pan. Refer to: Oil Pan
Install the crankshaft sensor ring and the engine-to-transmission spacer plate.

Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
Install the flexplate or flywheel. Refer to: Flexplate . Refer to: Flywheel
Road test the vehicle.