CAUTION: Use caution to avoid scratching or damaging the oil sealing surfaces during crankshaft rear oil seal (6701) removal.
Install the positioning bracket onto the crankshaft flange.
Section 03-01B: Engine, 5.0L and 5.8L MFI | 1996 F-150, F-250, F-350 and Bronco Vehicles Equipped with 5.0L or 5.8L MFI Engines Workshop Manual |
| Description | Tool Number |
|---|---|
| Rear Crankshaft Seal Remover | T95P-6701-EH |
| Rear Crankshaft Seal Replacer | T95P-6701-BH |
| Rear Crankshaft Adapter | T96T-6701-A |
| Rear Crankshaft Seal Replacer Spacer | T96T-6701-B |
Removal
Remove transmission (7003). If vehicle is equipped with a manual transmission, remove clutch assembly. Refer to either Group 07 or Group 08.
Remove flywheel (6375) from engine (6007).
CAUTION: Use caution to avoid scratching or damaging the oil sealing surfaces during crankshaft rear oil seal (6701) removal.
Install the positioning bracket onto the crankshaft flange.
Thread Rear Crankshaft Seal Remover T95P-6701-EH over the rear crankshaft flange into the rear oil seal. Thread Impact Slide Hammer D80L-100-A or equivalent into the remover and remove the rear seal.
Installation
Lubricate the crankshaft rear oil seal and seal mating surfaces with clean engine oil.
Install Rear Crankshaft Adapter T96T-6701-A on end of crankshaft with two screws provided.
Slide Rear Crankshaft Seal Replacer Spacer T96T-6701-B onto Seal Replacer T95P-6701-BH. Position seal on Rear Crankshaft Seal Replacer T95P-6701-BH, and assemble to Rear Crankshaft Adapter T95P-6701-DH with center draw bolt and washer provided.
Draw seal into the crankcase bore until the Rear Crankshaft Seal Replacer T95P-6701-BH bottoms against the rear face of the seal carrier plate.
Install the positioning Rear Crankshaft Adapter T96T-6701-A onto the crankshaft flange. Position tool with crankshaft rear oil seal over the pilot diameter of the crankshaft (6303) and install bolts.
The crankshaft rear oil seal should be properly seated to within 0.127mm (.005 inch) of the rear face of the cylinder block (6010).
Install flywheel, clutch assembly (if equipped) and transmission. Refer to appropriate sections in Group 07 and Group 08.
CAUTION: To prevent oil from entering the PCV system during air-powered oil fills, the closure hose should be disconnected from the oil fill pipe (6A868) and positioned away from the oil source. Cover the hose port with a shop towel to prevent oil from spilling onto the engine during oil fill. Reconnect the closure hose after the oil has been filled to the proper level.
Check engine oil level and correct as required.
Start engine and check for leaks.