F 250 2WD Super Duty V8-5.4L (2008)
NOTE: Clean the sealing surfaces with Silicone Gasket Remover and Motorcraft 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.
2. NOTE: If the rear crankshaft seal retaining plate is not secured within 4 minutes, the sealant must be removed and the sealing area cleaned with
Silicone Gasket Remover and Motorcraft 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 4.06 mm (0.16 inch) bead of Silicone Gasket and Sealant around the crankshaft rear seal retainer plate sealing surface.
3. Install the crankshaft rear seal retainer plate and the 6 bolts in the sequence shown in 2 stages:
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Stage 1: Tighten to 10 Nm (89 lb-inch).
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Stage 2: Tighten an additional 60 degrees.
4. NOTE: Lubricate the inner lip of the crankshaft rear seal with clean engine oil.
Using the special tools, install the crankshaft rear seal.
