F 550 2WD Super Duty V8-6.4L DSL Turbo (2008)
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6. Using the 2 drilled holes, the special tool and a commercially available body dent puller attachment, walk the seal out of the rear cover by
alternating from side to side to remove the seal.
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Discard the crankshaft rear seal.
7. NOTE: Production seals will not have a wear sleeve. If a service part has been installed, it will have a wear sleeve.
If equipped with a crankshaft wear sleeve, use the special tool to remove and discard the crankshaft rear wear sleeve.
8. Clean and inspect the crankshaft sealing surface.
Installation
All vehicles
1. CAUTION: The crankshaft rear oil seal and wear sleeve are one piece and need to be installed as an assembly. Do not separate the wear
sleeve from the seal or damage to the seal may occur. The metal face of the wear sleeve must be installed so it is on the outside of the
engine (facing the transmission).
CAUTION: The rear main seal face and the wear sleeve must be flush with the rear engine cover or damage to the rear main seal or wear
sleeve may occur.
NOTE: Lubricate the outer diameter of the rubber seal with clean engine oil.