F 250 4WD Pickup V8-5.4L Prop SOHC VIN Z (1998)
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.
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The silicone must be applied on the groove along the retainer plate.
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.
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.
NOTE: Lubricate the inner lip of the rear crankshaft seal with Super Premium 5W30 Motor Oil XO-5W30-QSP or equivalent meeting Ford
specification WSS-M2C153-G.
5. Use the Rear Crankshaft Seal Replacer and the Rear Crankshaft Seal Adapter to install the rear main seal.
