Mustang L4-140 2.3L SOHC (1982)
Crankshaft Main Bearing Seal: Service and Repair
Fig. 13 Crankshaft rear oil seal installation. 1982 4-140 engine
1982
1.
Remove oil pan.
2.
Remove rear main bearing cap.
3.
Loosen remaining bearing caps, allowing crankshaft to drop down about {1-32} inch.
4.
Install a sheet metal screw into seal and pull screw to remove seal.
5.
Carefully clean seal groove in block with a brush and solvent. Also clean seal groove in bearing cap.
6.
Dip seal halves in clean engine oil.
7.
Carefully install upper seal half in its groove with locating tab toward rear of engine, Fig. 13, by rotating it on shaft journal of crankshaft until
approximately {3-8} inch protrudes below the parting surface. Be sure no rubber has been shaved from outside diameter of seal by bottom edge of
groove.
8.
Retighten main bearing caps and torque to specifications.
