Crankshaft Front Seal: Removal
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2018 Ford F-550 Super Duty, 2018 Ford F-450 Super Duty, 2018 Ford F-350 Super Duty, and 2018 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: Cooling System Draining, Vacuum Filling and Bleeding .
- Remove the following items:
- Refer to: Cooling Fan .
- Refer to: Cooling Fan Stator .
- Refer to: Accessory Drive Belt .
- Disconnect the transmission oil cooler coolant hoses.
- Remove the nut, bolt and the transmission oil cooler coolant tube.
- 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.
Using the special tool, remove and discard the crankshaft front seal. Use Special Service Tool: 303-1510 Remover, Front Crank Seal.
- Clean and inspect the crankshaft sealing surface.