IN-VEHICLE SERVICE
Crankshaft Rear Oil Seal
Removal
1. Remove the flywheel. For additional information, refer to Flywheel in this section.
2. CAUTION: Use care to avoid scratching or damaging the oil seal surface or leakage may
occur.
Using a sharp awl, punch one hole into the crankshaft rear oil seal metal surface between the seal lip
and the cylinder block.
3. Screw the threaded end of the special tool into the oil seal. Use the special tool to remove the
crankshaft rear oil seal.
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Installation
1. Lubricate the outer lips and the inner seal on the crankshaft rear oil seal with Super Premium SAE
5W-30 Motor Oil XO-5W-30-QSP or equivalent meeting Ford specification WSS-M2C153-G.
2. Using the special tool, install the crankshaft rear oil seal. Alternate bolt tightening to correctly seat the
crankshaft rear oil seal.
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3. Install the flywheel. For additional inforamtion, refer to Flywheel in this section.
Section 03-01B: Engine, 3.0L V-6 1997 Aerostar, Ranger Workshop Manual
SPECIAL SERVICE TOOL(S) REQUIRED
Description
Jet Plug Remover T77L-9533-B
Crankshaft Rear Seal Replacer
T88L-6701-A
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