Genuine Ford Crown Victoria Crankshaft Seal

Ford Crown Victoria Crankshaft Seal Parts Questions & Experts Answers

• Seal Assy - Crankshaft Oil
  F4AZ-6701-A
  Q: How to remove and install the crankshaft oil seal on Ford Crown Victoria?

  A: Remove the bolts attaching the fan shroud to the radiator and position the shroud back over the fan. Next, detach the fan/clutch assembly and the shroud. Remove the drivebelts, then take off the bolt from the front of the crankshaft and use a puller to detach the vibration damper, ensuring the puller grips only the hub. Clean the crankshaft nose and the seal contact surface on the vibration damper, leaving the Woodruff key in place. The crankshaft front oil seal can be removed using a special tool or carefully with a small chisel and hammer, taking care not to damage the cover or crankshaft. If the engine has high mileage, apply penetrating oil to the seal-to-cover joint before removal. Check the seal bore and crankshaft for nicks and burrs, then position the new seal in the bore with the open end facing inward, applying a small amount of oil to ease installation. The seal can be reinstalled using a special tool or by driving it into the bore with a large socket and hammer until fully seated, ensuring not to damage the seal. If installing a new vibration damper, ensure balance pins are in the same positions as the original and apply clean engine oil to the seal contact surface. Install the damper on the crankshaft, aligning the keyway with the Woodruff key, and if necessary, tap it into place with a soft-face hammer. Reinstall the remaining parts and check for leaks after starting the engine. For the timing chain cover, remove it and drive the seal out from the back side, supporting the cover to avoid distortion. Clean the bore, position the new seal with the open end facing inward, and drive it into place until fully seated. For the rear main oil seal, remove the transmission, driveplate, and rear cover plate, then pry out the old seal carefully, noting its recess depth. Clean the crankshaft and seal bore, checking for damage, and apply a thin coat of engine oil to the new seal's outer edge. Press the new seal squarely into the bore, avoiding hammering directly, and reinstall the engine rear cover plate, driveplate, and transmission.