Ranger 4WD V6-183 3.0L (1993)
Crankshaft Main Bearing Seal: Service and Repair
REMOVAL
1. Remove transmission.
NOTE: Clean exterior surface of seal and cylinder block prior to removal of seal.
2. Remove flywheel.
3. Using a sharp awl, punch one hole into the seal metal surface between the lip and block. Screw in the threaded end of Jet Plug Remover
T77L-9533-B or equivalent. Use the jet plug remover to remove seal. Use caution to avoid scratching or damaging oil seal surface.
INSTALLATION
1. Apply clean engine oil to outer lips and inner seal edge.
Rear Main Seal Installation
2. Position seal on Rear Main Seal Installer T88L-67O1-A or equivalent. Position tool and seal to rear of engine. Alternate bolt tightening to seat the
seal properly. (Three bolts are supplied with Rear Main Seal Installer T88L-6701-A or equivalent. Engine flywheel bolts may be used if
necessary.)
3. Install flywheel.
4. Install transmission.