Mountaineer 2WD V8-4.6L VIN 8 (2006)
Material
Removal
1. Remove the flexplate.
2. Remove the engine-to-transmission spacer plate.
3. Using the special tools, remove the crankshaft oil slinger.
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Discard the crankshaft oil slinger.
4. Using the special tools, remove the crankshaft rear seal.
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Discard the crankshaft rear seal.
5. Remove the 2 oil pan-to-crankshaft rear seal retainer plate bolts.
6. Remove the 6 bolts and the crankshaft rear seal retainer plate.
Installation
1. 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: Clean the sealing surfaces with silicone gasket remover and metal surface prep. Follow the directions on the packaging. Failure to follow
