Expedition 4WD V8-4.6L SOHC VIN W (1999)
6. If the oil dye leak test reveals a leak behind the retainer, remove the six bolts and the crankcase rear oil seal retainer.
Installation
1. 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: Clean sealing surfaces with Metal Surface Cleaner F4AZ-19A536-RA or equivalent meeting Ford specification WSE-M5B392-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.
Clean and inspect the mating surface.
2. 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: 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-M5B392-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. The silicone must be applied on the
groove along the retainer plate.
Apply a 4mm (0.16 inch) bead of 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.
3. Install the rear oil seal retainer and loosely install the six bolts.
