Crankshaft Rear Seal with Retainer Plate: Installation

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NOTE: Failure to use Motorcraft® High Performance Engine RTV Silicone may cause the engine oil to foam excessively and result in serious engine damage.

NOTE: The crankshaft rear seal retainer must be installed and the bolts tightened within 10 minutes of sealant application.

Fig 1: Location of Beads At Cylinder Block/Oil Pan Joints

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Apply 5 mm (0.196 in) beads of Motorcraft® High Performance Engine RTV Silicone to the 2 cylinder block/oil pan joints.

NOTE: Failure to use Motorcraft® High Performance Engine RTV Silicone may cause the engine oil to foam excessively and result in serious engine damage.

NOTE: The crankshaft rear seal retainer must be installed and the bolts tightened within 10 minutes of sealant application.

Fig 2: Location of Bead On Sealing Surface Of Crankshaft Rear Seal Retainer

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Apply a 3 mm (0.11 in) bead of Motorcraft® High Performance Engine RTV Silicone to the sealing surface of the crankshaft rear seal retainer.

NOTE: Use the 2 oil pan bolts as handles during installation to avoid touching the sealant.

Fig 3: Tilting Seal Retainer Up And Onto Rear Of Cylinder Block

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Install the crankshaft rear seal retainer at an angle above the oil pan flange to avoid scraping off the sealer. Tilt the seal retainer up and onto the rear of the cylinder block.
Install the 8 bolts and tighten in the sequence shown in illustration to 10 Nm (89 lb-in).

Fig 4: Identifying Crankshaft Rear Seal Retainer And Bolts Tightening Sequence
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Install the 2 oil pan to crankshaft rear seal retainer bolts.
- Tighten to 10 Nm (89 lb-in) plus an additional 45 degrees.

NOTE: Lubricate the seal lips and bore with clean engine oil prior to installation.

Fig 5: Installing Crankshaft Rear Seal Using Rear Main Seal Installer And Handle

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Position the Rear Main Seal Installer onto the end of the crankshaft and slide a new crankshaft rear seal onto the tool.
Using the Rear Main Seal Installer and Handle, install the new crankshaft rear seal.

Fig 6: Installing Crankshaft Rear Seal Using Rear Main Seal Installer And Handle
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Install the Crankshaft Position (CKP) sensor and install the bolt.
- Tighten to 10 Nm (89 lb-in).
  
  Fig 7: Location of CKP Sensor And Bolt
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Connect the CKP sensor electrical connector.

Fig 8: Location of Crankshaft Position (CKP) Sensor Electrical Connector
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Install the crankshaft sensor ring.
Install the flexplate. For additional information, refer to FLEXPLATE .