Explorer 2WD V8-4.6L (2008)
NOTE: Clean the sealing surfaces with silicone gasket remover and metal surface prep. Follow the directions on the packaging. Failure to follow
this procedure can cause future oil leakage.
Clean and inspect the mating surfaces.
2. NOTE: The crankshaft rear seal retaining plate does not have a sealant groove. Gasket maker must be applied to the crankshaft rear seal retainer
plate mating surface on the engine block.
Apply a bead of gasket maker to the crankshaft rear seal retainer plate mating surface on the engine block.
3. Install the crankshaft rear seal retainer plate and the 6 bolts in the sequence shown.
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Tighten to 10 Nm (89 lb-in).
4. NOTE: Lubricate the inner lip of the crankshaft rear seal with clean engine oil.
Using the special tools, install the crankshaft rear seal.
5. Using the special tools, install the crankshaft rear oil slinger.