Explorer Sport Trac 4WD V8-4.6L VIN 8 (2007)
5. Loosely install the oil pan-to-engine front cover bolts, then tighten the bolts in 2 stages in the sequence shown.
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Stage 1: Tighten to 20 Nm (15 ft. lbs.).
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Stage 2: Tighten an additional 60 degrees.
6. Lubricate the engine front cover and a new crankshaft front seal inner lip with clean engine oil.
7. Using the special tools, install the crankshaft front seal.
8. NOTE: If not secured within 4 minutes, the sealant must be removed and the sealing area cleaned with silicone gasket remover and metal surface
prep. Follow the directions on the packaging. Failure to follow this procedure can cause future oil leakage.
Apply silicone gasket sealant to the Woodruff key slot in the crankshaft pulley.
9. Using the special tool, install the crankshaft pulley.
