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Crankshaft Rear Seal with Retainer Plate: Removal

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  1. With the vehicle in NEUTRAL, position it on a hoist. For additional information, refer to JACKING AND LIFTING .
  2. Remove the 4 nuts and the strut tower cross brace.
    3. Fig 1: Locating Strut Tower Cross Brace & Nuts
    GF0000372Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  3. Remove the battery and tray. For additional information, refer to BATTERY, MOUNTING AND CABLES .
  4. Remove the Air Cleaner (ACL) outlet pipe. For additional information, refer to INTAKE AIR DISTRIBUTION AND FILTERING .
  5. Install the Engine Lifting Bracket.
    6. Fig 2: Identifying Special Tool 303-D087
    GF0000164Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  6. Install the Engine Lifting Bracket.
    7. Fig 3: Identifying Special Tool 303-D087
    GF0000165Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  7. Remove the flywheel. For additional information, refer to Flywheel .
  8. Remove the engine-to-transmission spacer plate.
  9. Remove the LH and RH engine support insulator nuts.
    10. NOTE: The heavy duty Engine Support Bar (303-F070) must be used with the draw screws from the light duty Engine Support Bar (303-F072). This will provide enough clearance between the Supercharger (SC) and the Engine Support Bar, and enough clearance between the draw screw and the vehicle hood.
  10. Install the Engine Support Bars and raise the engine.
    11. Fig 4: Raising Engine Using Special Tools (303-F072) & (303-F070)
    GF0000394Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  11. Drain the engine oil.
    • Tighten the drain plug to 26 Nm (19 lb-ft).
  12. Detach the 2 wiring harness retainers from the oil pan.
  13. Detach the wiring harness retainer from the oil pan stud bolt.
  14. Remove the nut and the wire harness retainer bracket from the oil pan stud bolt.
  15. Remove the 14 bolts, 2 stud bolts and the oil pan.
    • Discard the gasket.
  16. Using the Slide Hammer and Crankshaft Rear Oil Slinger Remover, remove the crankshaft rear seal oil slinger.
    17. Fig 5: Removing Crankshaft Rear Oil Seal Slinger
    G03920149Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  17. Using the Slide Hammer and the Crankshaft Rear Oil Seal Remover, remove the crankshaft rear seal.
    18. Fig 6: Removing Crankshaft Rear Seal
    G03920150Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  18. Remove the 6 bolts and the crankshaft rear seal retainer plate.
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