Crankshaft Rear Seal with Retainer Plate: Installation
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NOTE: The crankshaft rear seal with retainer plate must be installed within 10 minutes of applying the sealer. Final tightening of the bolts must be completed within 60 minutes of applying the sealer. Failure to follow this procedure can cause future oil leakage.
Apply a bead of Motorcraft® High Performance Engine RTV Silicone to the cylinder block.
Material: Motorcraft® High Performance Engine RTV Silicone / TA-357 (WSE-M4G323-A6)
- Install the crankshaft rear seal with retainer plate and the bolts.
Torque: 89 lb.in (10 Nm)
- Install the engine block skirt stiffener bolts.
Torque: 89 lb.in (10 Nm)
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NOTE: Make sure that the locating pin on the special tool is align with the crankshaft timing trigger wheel hole.
Using the special tool, install the CKP timing trigger wheel. Use Special Service Tool: 303-1676 Installer, Crankshaft Position Sensor Ring.
- Position back the CKP sensor and install the bolt.
Torque: 44 lb.in (5 Nm)
- Install the CKP sensor cover.
- Install the flexplate. Refer to: Flexplate .
- Road test the vehicle.