Ranger 4WD L4-153 2.5L SOHC VIN C SFI (2001)
Crankshaft Main Bearing Seal: Service and Repair
Crankshaft Rear Oil Seal
Removal
1. Remove the transmission/transaxle.
2. Remove the flywheel or flex plate.
3. NOTE: Clean the crankshaft rear oil seal and cylinder block prior to removing the rear oil seal.
Screw in the Jet Plug Remover.
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Remove the seal.
Installation
1. NOTE: Apply Motorcraft Super Premium SAE 5W30 motor oil or equivalent meeting Ford specification WSS-M2C153-G to seal and seal edge.
Install crankshaft rear oil seal on Rear Main Seal Replacer.
2. Install the Rear Main Seal Replacer and the crankshaft rear oil seal on the crankshaft.
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Alternate bolt tightening to crankshaft rear oil seal.
3. Install the flywheel or flex plate.
4. Install the transmission/transaxle.