F 250 4WD LD Pickup V8-5.4L SOHC VIN L (1997)
Crankshaft Main Bearing Seal: Service and Repair
REMOVAL
1. Remove the flywheel.
2. Remove the oil pan.
3. Use (A) Rear Crankshaft Slinger Remover and (B) Slide Hammer to remove the (C) rear oil seal slinger.
4. Use (A) Rear Crankshaft Seal Remover and (B) Slide Hammer to remove the (C) rear main seal.
5. Remove the six bolts and the crankcase rear oil seal retainer.
INSTALLATION
1. Clean and inspect the mating surface.
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-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.
