Crankshaft Front Seal: Removal

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2021 Ford F-150. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

NOTE: During engine repair procedures, cleanliness is extremely important. Any foreign material, including any material created while cleaning gasket surfaces, that enters the oil passages, coolant passages or the oil pan, can cause engine failure.

With the vehicle in NEUTRAL, position it on a hoist. Refer to: Jacking and Lifting - Overview .
Remove the crankshaft pulley. Refer to: Crankshaft Pulley .
NOTE: Use care not to damage the engine front cover or the crankshaft when removing the seal.
1. Install the crankshaft pulley bolt.
2. Using the special tool, remove and discard the crankshaft front oil seal. Use Special Service Tool: 303-409 (T92C-6700-CH) Remover, Crankshaft Seal.
3. NOTE: If further disassembly of the engine will be performed, retain the original crankshaft pulley bolt for turning the crankshaft while the pulley is removed.
  
  Remove and discard the crankshaft pulley bolt.

Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY