Crankshaft Rear Seal with Retainer Plate: Removal
- Remove the flexplate or flywheel. Refer to: Flexplate
Refer to: Flywheel
- Remove the crankshaft sensor ring and the engine-to-transmission spacer plate.
- Inspect the crankshaft sensor ring for damage. If the crankshaft sensor ring has been dropped or has any visual damage, it must be discarded.
- Using the special tools, remove and discard the crankshaft rear seal. Use Special Service Tool: 303-519 (T95P-6701-EH) Remover, Crankshaft Rear Oil Seal., 100-001 (T50T-100-A) Slide Hammer.
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- Disconnect the CKP sensor electrical connector.
- Remove the bolt and the CKP sensor.
- Remove the oil pan. Refer to: Oil Pan .
- Remove the bolts and the crankshaft rear seal retainer plate.
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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 all traces of old sealant.
Clean and inspect the mating surface. Refer to: RTV Sealing Surface Cleaning and Preparation
Use the General Equipment: Plastic Scraper
Material: Motorcraft® Silicone Gasket Remover / ZC-30-A