Econoline E150 1/2 Ton V8-5.4L CNG VIN M (1998)
Crankshaft Main Bearing Seal: Service and Repair
With Retainer Plate
REMOVAL
1. Disconnect the battery ground cable
2. Remove the flywheel.
3. Use the Rear Crankshaft Slinger Remover and the Impact Slide Hammer to remove the crankshaft oil slinger.
4. Use the Rear Crankshaft Seal Remover and the Impact Slide Hammer to remove the crankshaft rear oil seal.
INSTALLATION
1. Remove the two oil pan bolts, the crankcase rear oil seal retainer bolts and the crankshaft rear oil seal and retainer.
2. Clean and inspect the mating surface.
CAUTION: Do not use metal scrapers, wire brushes, power abrasive discs or other abrasive means to clean the aluminum retainer plate. These
tools cause scratches and gouges, which make leak paths. Use a plastic scraping tool to remove all traces of old sealant.
3. Apply a bead of silicone around the rear oil seal retainer sealing surface
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Use Silicone Gasket and Sealant F6AZ-19562-AA or equivalent meeting Ford specification WSE-M4G323-A6.
NOTE: If not secured within 4 minutes, sealant must be removed and the sealing area cleaned with Metal Surface Cleaner F5AZ-19A536-RA or
equivalent meeting Ford specification WSE-MSB392-A.
