Expedition 4WD V8-281 4.6L SOHC (1998)
2. Apply silicone around the rear oil seal retainer sealing surface.
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Use Silicone Gasket and Sealant F6AZ-19562-A or equivalent meeting Ford specification WSE-M4G323-A6.
CAUTION: Do not use metal scrapers, wire brushes, power abrasive discs or other abrasive means to clean the sealing surfaces. These tools cause
scratches and gouges which make leak paths. Use a plastic scraping tool to remove all traces of old sealant.
NOTE:
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If the rear crankshaft seal retaining plate is not secured within four minutes, the sealant must be removed and the sealing area cleaned with
Metal Surface Cleaner F4AZ-19A536-RA or equivalent meeting Ford specification WSE-MSB392-A. Allow to dry until there is no sign of
wetness, or four minutes, whichever is longer. Failure to follow this procedure can cause future oil leakage.
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The silicone must be applied on the groove along the retainer plate.
3. Install the rear oil seal retainer and loosely install the six bolts.
4. Tighten the six rear oil seal retainer bolts in the sequence shown.
