Crankshaft Rear Seal: Removal

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Remove the flexplate or flywheel. For additional information, refer to Flexplate or Flywheel .
Remove the spacer plate.

NOTE: The original crankshaft rear seal does not have a speedy sleeve. Only a new replacement crankshaft rear seal comes with a speedy sleeve.

NOTE: The crankshaft rear seal may have a metal speedy sleeve. This sleeve must be removed before attempting to remove the seal.

If necessary, remove the speedy sleeve using 2 screwdrivers or small pry bars.

Fig 1: Removing Speedy Sleeve Using Screwdrivers

Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.

NOTE: Avoid scratching or damaging the crankshaft rear seal running surface during removal of the crankshaft rear seal.

Using the Oil Seal Remover, remove the crankshaft rear seal.

Fig 2: Removing Crankshaft Rear Seal Using Special Tool (303-409)

Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.