F 150 2WD Pickup V8-4.6L VIN W (2006)
3. Remove the 6 flexplate bolts and the flexplate.
4. Remove the engine rear cover plate.
5. Using the special tools, remove and discard the crankshaft oil slinger.
6. Using the special tools, remove and discard the crankshaft rear seal.
7. Remove the 2 rear oil pan bolts.
8. Remove the 6 crankshaft rear seal retainer plate bolts and the crankshaft rear seal retainer plate.
9. 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
this procedure can cause future oil leakage.
Clean and inspect the mating surface.
Installation
1. NOTE: If the crankshaft rear seal retaining plate is not secured within 4 minutes, the sealant must be removed and the sealing area cleaned with
silicone gasket remover and metal surface prep. Follow the directions on the packaging. Allow to dry until there is no sign of wetness, or 4
minutes, whichever is longer. Failure to follow this procedure can cause future oil leaks.
NOTE: 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 crankshaft rear seal retainer plate sealing surface.
