SECTION 303-01A: Engine — 2.0L Zetec
2002 Escape Workshop Manual
IN-VEHICLE REPAIR
Procedure revision date: 10/29/2002

Crankshaft Rear Oil Seal

Special Tool(s)
Rear Oil Seal Replacer
303-328 (T88P-6701-B1)
Oil Seal Pilot
303-329 (T88P-6701-B2)
Seal Remover
303-409 (T92C-6700-CH)

Removal

  1. Remove the flywheel. For additional information, refer to Flywheel in this section.

  1.  CAUTION: Use care to avoid damaging the crankshaft sealing surface.

    Using the special tool, remove the crankshaft rear oil seal.
  1. Inspect the crankshaft rear oil seal area.

Installation

  1. NOTE: Coat the rear oil seal area and the crankshaft rear oil seal lip with Super Premium SAE 5W-20 Motor Oil or equivalent meeting Ford specification WSS-M2C153-H.

    NOTE: Make sure the crankshaft rear oil seal is on correctly and that the edges are not rolled over.

    Using the special tools, install the crankshaft rear oil seal.
  1. Install the flywheel. For additional information, refer to Flywheel in this section.