Crankshaft Rear Seal with Retainer Plate: Removal
WARNING: This page is about a different variant/trim than selected.
- Remove the flexplate. Refer to: Flexplate .
- Remove the crankshaft sensor ring.
- Inspect crankshaft sensor ring for damage. If the crankshaft sensor ring has been dropped or has any visual damage, it must be discarded.
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- Disconnect the CKP sensor electrical connector.
- Remove the bolt and the CKP sensor.
- Remove the bolts and the crankshaft rear seal and retainer plate.
- Discard the crankshaft rear seal and retainer plate.
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NOTE: Do not use metal scrapers, wire brushes, power abrasive discs or other abrasive means to clean the sealing surfaces. These tools cause scratches and gouges which make leak paths. Use a plastic scraping tool to remove all traces of old sealant.
Clean and inspect the mating surface. 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 Brake Parts Cleaner / PM-4-A, PM-4-B
Material: Motorcraft ® Metal Surface Prep Wipes / ZC-31-B