Ford Aerostar 1997 Workshop Manual page 161

1997 Aerostar/Ranger
b. Verify that the lower rear main bearing insert is in place. Install the rear main bearing cap and
snug the bolts.
c. Align the rear main bearing cap to cylinder blocks by moving the bearing fore or aft
approximately 13mm (1/2 inch) inward in the rear oil seal bore so that the rear seal stop of the
block and cap line up. This will ensure that the crankshaft rear oil seal (6701) will seat squarely
when installed in the bore.
d. Torque the rear main cap bolts to 90-104 Nm (66-77 lb-ft).
e. Fill the cavities on both sides of the rear main cap with Ford Gasket Eliminator E1FZ-19562-A
meeting Ford specification WSK-M2G348-A4 or Loctite® 515.
f. Wipe the excessive sealer from the cylinder block/rear main cap area.
34. Install the crankshaft oil windage baffle. Tighten nuts to 17-21 Nm (13-15 lb-ft).
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