F 250 2WD LD Pickup V8-4.6L SOHC VIN 6 (1997)
Front Crankshaft Seal: Service and Repair
REMOVAL
1. Remove the engine cooling fan and fan shroud.
2. Remove the drive belt.
3. Raise and support the vehicle.
WARNING: THE ELECTRICAL POWER TO THE AIR SUSPENSION SYSTEM MUST BE SHUT OFF PRIOR TO HOISTING,
JACKING OR TOWING AN AIR SUSPENSION VEHICLE. THIS CAN BE ACCOMPLISHED BY TURNING OFF THE AIR
SUSPENSION SWITCH LOCATED IN THE RH KICK PANEL AREA. FAILURE TO DO SO MAY RESULT IN UNEXPECTED
INFLATION OR DEFLATION OF THE AIR SPRINGS WHICH MAY RESULT IN SHIFTING OF THE VEHICLE DURING THESE
OPERATIONS.
4. Remove the drain plug and drain the engine oil.
5. Lower the vehicle
6. Remove the crankshaft pulley bolt.
7. Use (A) Crankshaft Damper Remover to remove the (B) crankshaft pulley.
