F 350 4WD Pickup V8-6.9L DSL (1983)
Crankshaft Main Bearing Seal: Customer Interest
Crankshaft Rear Oil Seal - Oil Leakage
LEAK - OIL FROM REAR SEAL - 6.9L AND 7.3L - CRANKSHAFT WEAR SLEEVE AND REAR OIL SEAL KIT
Article No. 88-11-17
LIGHT TRUCK:
1983-88 E SERIES, F SERIES
ISSUE:
Oil leakage from the crankshaft rear oil seal may be caused by a worn seal and a worn crankshaft flange surface. A crankshaft wear sleeve
and rear oil seal kit is available for rear oil seal leak repeat repairs and engine overhauls.
ACTION:
If service is required, follow the normal rear oil seal installation procedures as outlined in the appropriate Light Truck Shop Manual,
Volume B, Section 22-08 and the following service procedure.
NOTE:
VISUALLY INSPECT THE SEAL SURFACE ON THE CRANKSHAFT FLANGE. IT SHOULD BE FREE OF NICKS, SCORING, ETC.
AND THE SEAL WITNESS MARKS SHOULD BE CONTINUOUS AND UNBROKEN. IF THE CONDITION OF THE CRANKSHAFT
FLANGE SURFACE IS QUESTIONABLE, THE OPTIONAL CRANKSHAFT WEAR SLEEVE AND REAR OIL SEAL KIT (E5TZ-
6701-D) MUST BE INSTALLED.
1.
If the crankshaft flange has been previously fitted with a wear sleeve, remove it by striking the outside diameter with a hammer and chisel. Be
careful not to damage the crankshaft flange face or crankshaft outside diameter.
FIGURE 15
2.
Apply hydraulic sealant all the way around crankshaft flange, Figure 15.
