Crankshaft Front Seal: Removal

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2019 Ford F-550 Super Duty, 2019 Ford F-450 Super Duty, 2019 Ford F-350 Super Duty, and 2019 Ford F-250 Super Duty. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

Refer to: Jacking and Lifting - Overview .
Refer to: Engine Cooling System Draining, Vacuum Filling And Bleeding .
Remove the following items:
1. Refer to: Cooling Fan .
2. Refer to: Cooling Fan Stator .
3. Refer to: Accessory Drive Belt .
Disconnect the transmission oil cooler coolant hoses.

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Remove the nut, bolt and the transmission oil cooler coolant tube.

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Remove the stud bolt and the transmission oil cooler coolant tube.

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NOTE: Only one tube shown.

Remove and discard the transmission oil cooler coolant tube O-rings.

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WARNING: Support the vibration damper during mounting bolt removal. The damper can slide off the nose of the crankshaft. Failure to follow this instruction may result in serious personal injury.

NOTE: To prevent engine damage, always install new bolts when installing the crankshaft pulley.

Remove bolts and the crankshaft pulley. Discard the bolts.

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NOTE: Use extreme care when removing the slinger or damage to the engine front cover may occur.

NOTE: It will be necessary to remove the slinger from the sides as well as the top and bottom.

Using 2 screwdrivers, carefully remove and discard the front crankshaft slinger.

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NOTE: Do not scratch or damage the crankshaft during removal or installation of the front crankshaft seal.

NOTE: The Front Crank Seal Remover needs to be threaded in until it stops turning.

Using the special tool, remove and discard the crankshaft front seal. Use Special Service Tool: 303-1510 Remover, Front Crank Seal.

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Clean and inspect the crankshaft sealing surface.