Crankshaft Front Seal

Crankshaft Front Seal

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Removal

1. With the vehicle in NEUTRAL, position it on a hoist. REFER to Lifting Points .

2. Remove the crankshaft pulley. REFER to Crankshaft Pulley .

3. Using 303-409 (T92C-6700-CH) , remove and discard the crankshaft front seal.





4. Inspect the crankshaft seal bore in the front cover for any damage or casting imperfections that may effect the crank seal outer diameter sealing. Repair/replace as necessary.

Installation

1. Clean all sealing surfaces with Motorcraft(R) Metal Surface Prep.

2. NOTE: Apply clean Motorcraft(R) SAE 5W-20 Premium Synthetic Blend Motor Oil (US); Motorcraft(R) SAE 5W-20 Super Premium Motor Oil (Canada) to the crankshaft front seal bore in the engine front cover.
Using 303-1251 and 303-102 (T74P-6316-B) , install a new crankshaft front seal.





3. NOTICE: Do not use grease on seal or pulley hub as this may result in premature seal failure.

NOTE: Apply clean Motorcraft(R) SAE 5W-20 Premium Synthetic Blend Motor Oil (US); Motorcraft(R) SAE 5W-20 Super Premium Motor Oil (Canada) to the crankshaft front seal contact surface.
Install the crankshaft pulley. REFER to Crankshaft Pulley .