Excursion 2WD V8-5.4L SOHC VIN L (2000)
Crankshaft Main Bearing Seal: Service and Repair
Crankshaft Rear Seal
Special Tools
Removal
1. Disconnect the battery ground cable.
2. Note: It is not necessary to remove the transmission from the jack.
Remove the flexplate.
3. Use the Rear Crankshaft Slinger Remover and the 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. 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.
