SECTION 303-01B: Engine — 5.0L (4V)
2014 Mustang Workshop Manual
IN-VEHICLE REPAIR
Procedure revision date: 01/07/2013

Crankshaft Rear Seal


Special Tool(s)
Handle
205-153 (T80T-4000-W)
Installer, Rear Main Seal
303-1250
Remover, Crankshaft Rear Oil Seal
303-519 (T95P-6701-EH)
Slide Hammer
100-001 (T50T-100-A)

Material
Item Specification
Motorcraft® Metal Surface Prep
ZC-31-A 		—
Motorcraft® SAE 5W-20 Premium Synthetic Blend Motor Oil (US); Motorcraft® SAE 5W-20 Super Premium Motor Oil (Canada)
XO-5W20-QSP (US); CXO-5W20-LSP12 (Canada) 		WSS-M2C945-A

Removal

  1. With the vehicle in NEUTRAL, position it on a hoist. For additional information, refer to Section 100-02 .
  1. Remove the flywheel or flexplate. For additional information, refer to Flexplate or Flywheel and Crankshaft Rear Seal — Exploded View and Flexplate or Flywheel in this section.
  1. Remove the engine separator plate.

  1. NOTE: Inspect the crankshaft sensor ring for damage. If the crankshaft sensor ring has been dropped or has any visual damage, it must be discarded.

    Remove the crankshaft sensor ring.
  1. Using the Slide Hammer and the Crankshaft Rear Oil Seal Remover, remove and discard the crankshaft rear seal.

Installation

  1. NOTE: Lubricate the seal lips and bore with clean engine oil prior to installation.

    Position the Rear Main Seal Installer onto the end of the crankshaft and slide a new crankshaft rear seal onto the tool.
  1. Using the Rear Main Seal Installer and Handle, install the new crankshaft rear seal.
  1. Install the crankshaft sensor ring.
  1. Install the engine separator plate.
  1. Install the flywheel or flexplate. For additional information, refer to Flexplate or Flywheel and Crankshaft Rear Seal — Exploded View and Flexplate or Flywheel in this section.