Crankshaft Rear Seal: Installation

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NOTE: Failure to install the crankshaft rear seal with the part numbers facing out may result in engine damage.

NOTE: Do not use grease or petroleum jelly instead of engine oil. Failure to follow this may result in crankshaft rear seal leakage.

NOTE: Do not discard the installation sleeve provided with the rear crankshaft seal. It is used for installation of the crankshaft seal.

NOTE: Check for correct orientation of the installation sleeve prior to sliding the seal on the crankshaft.

NOTE: Apply clean engine oil to the outer diameter of the crankshaft rear seal and the crankshaft sealing surface.
- Position the installation sleeve onto the crankshaft, slide the new crankshaft rear seal over the installation sleeve onto the crankshaft. Remove and discard the installation sleeve.
  Material: Motorcraft® SAE 10W-30 Super Duty Diesel Motor Oil / XO-10W30-QSDF (WSS-M2C171-F1)
- Using the special tool, install the crankshaft rear seal. Use Special Service Tool: 303-1514 Installer, Rear Crank Seal.
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NOTE: Do not use magnetic screwdrivers or other magnetic tools around the CKP sensor and the crankshaft sensor pulse ring or damage to the components may occur.

Push the CKP sensor back in place and tighten the bolt.

Torque: 89 lb.in (10 Nm)

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Install the cylinder block opening cover.

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Install the crankshaft sensor pulse ring.

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Refer to: Flexplate .