F 450 2WD Super Duty V8-5.4L SOHC VIN L (2003)
2. 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: If the rear crankshaft seal retaining plate is not secured within four minutes, the sealant must be removed and the sealing area cleaned. To
clean the sealing area, follow the directions provided on the packaging of the silicone gasket remover and the metal surfacer prep. Failure to follow
this procedure can cause future oil leakage. The silicone must be applied on the groove along the retainer plate.
Apply a 4 mm (0.16 inch) bead of silicone gasket and sealant around the rear oil seal retainer sealing surface.
3. Install the rear oil seal retainer and loosely install the six bolts.
4. Tighten the bolts in the sequence shown.
5. NOTE: Lubricate the inner lip of the rear crankshaft seal with clean engine oil.
Using the special tools, install the crankshaft rear oil seal.
