Crankshaft Rear Seal with Retainer Plate: Removal
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 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.
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.
- Remove the oil pan. Refer to: Oil Pan .
- Remove the flexplate or flywheel. Refer to: Flexplate . Refer to: Flywheel .
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NOTE: Automatic transmission shown, manual transmission similar.
Remove the engine-to-transmission spacer plate.
- Remove the crankshaft ignition pulse ring.
- Disconnect the CKP sensor wiring harness electrical connector.
- Remove the bolt and the CKP sensor.
- Using the special tools, remove and discard the crankshaft rear seal. Use Special Service Tool: 303-519 (T95P-6701-EH) Remover, Crankshaft Rear Oil Seal., 100-001 (T50T-100-A) Slide Hammer.
- Remove the bolts and the crankshaft rear seal retainer plate.
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NOTE: Do not use metal scrapers, wire brushes, power abrasive discs or other abrasive means to clean the aluminum retainer plate. These tools cause scratches and gouges, which make leak paths. Use a plastic scraping tool to remove all traces of old sealant.
Make sure that the mating faces are clean and free of foreign material. Refer to: RTV Sealing Surface Cleaning and Preparation .Use the General Equipment: Plastic Scraper
Material: Motorcraft ® Silicone Gasket Remover / ZC-30-A
Material: Motorcraft ® Metal Surface Prep Wipes / ZC-31-B
Material: Motorcraft ® Metal Brake Parts Cleaner / PM-4-A, PM-4-B
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NOTE: Do not use metal scrapers, wire brushes, power abrasive discs or other abrasive means to clean the aluminum retainer plate. These tools cause scratches and gouges, which make leak paths. Use a plastic scraping tool to remove all traces of old sealant.
Make sure that the mating faces are clean and free of foreign material. Refer to: RTV Sealing Surface Cleaning and Preparation .Use the General Equipment: Plastic Scraper
Material: Motorcraft ® Silicone Gasket Remover / ZC-30-A
Material: Motorcraft ® Metal Surface Prep Wipes / ZC-31-B
Material: Motorcraft ® Metal Brake Parts Cleaner / PM-4-A, PM-4-B